How many renters in Plymouth, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.3% (±5.2 points) of renting households in Plymouth, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.3% (±5.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.5% (±4.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.8% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Plymouth
| Share of income spent on rent | Plymouth | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.3% (±3.5 points) | 11.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±2.9 points) | 13.3% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.7% (±3.5 points) | 14.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±2.9 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±2.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.5% (±4.6 points) | 38.2% | 38.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Plymouth against Hennepin County, its state and the nation
| Plymouth | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.3% (±5.2 points) | 47.5% (±1.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.5% (±4.6 points) | 38.2% (±0.9 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.8% (±1.8 points) | 29.0% (±0.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,967 (±$9,062) | $59,890 (±$1,200) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,766 (±$38) | $1,487 (±$14) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Plymouth, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Hennepin County (47.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Hennepin County, Plymouth ranks 32 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 888 of 2,184.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Plymouth
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | — | 42.3% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Medicine Lake | 2.9 mi | 18.2% (±14.5 points) | Lower |
| New Hope | 3.8 mi | 54.0% (±7.4 points) | Higher |
| Wayzata | 4.5 mi | 51.5% (±17.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal | 5.2 mi | 54.4% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Golden Valley | 5.5 mi | 47.6% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Medina | 5.6 mi | 45.9% (±44.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland | 5.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Lake | 5.9 mi | 64.1% (±16.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Medicine Lake, MN (18.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Hope, MN (54.0%), Crystal, MN (54.4%), Long Lake, MN (64.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Hennepin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 (tie) | Corcoran | 46.3% (±66.1 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Medina | 45.9% (±44.2 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Minnetonka | 45.9% (±4.6 points) |
| 29 | Rogers | 44.8% (±18.4 points) |
| 30 | Richfield | 43.9% (±6.3 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Osseo | 42.3% (±14.2 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Plymouth | 42.3% (±5.2 points) |
| 33 | Eden Prairie | 42.2% (±5.7 points) |
| 34 | St. Bonifacius | 40.9% (±32.9 points) |
| 35 | St. Louis Park | 39.8% (±4.1 points) |
| 36 | Excelsior | 39.7% (±15.7 points) |
| 37 | Minnetrista | 35.0% (±51.6 points) |
| 38 | Tonka Bay | 31.7% (±27.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Hennepin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Plymouth
Are renters in Plymouth rent-burdened?
42.3% of renting households in Plymouth pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Plymouth spend on rent?
The median renting household in Plymouth, MN spends 26.8% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth city, Minnesota
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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