How many renters in Sauk Rapids, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.6% (±10.1 points) of renting households in Sauk Rapids, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.6% (±10.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.8% (±9.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.8% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sauk Rapids
| Share of income spent on rent | Sauk Rapids | Benton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.2% (±6.4 points) | 15.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.7% (±4.9 points) | 14.4% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.5% (±7.0 points) | 18.8% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.1% (±6.9 points) | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±3.8 points) | 5.7% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.8% (±9.4 points) | 34.2% | 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.
Sauk Rapids against Benton County, its state and the nation
| Sauk Rapids | Benton County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.6% (±10.1 points) | 39.9% (±6.3 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.8% (±9.4 points) | 34.2% (±5.9 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.8% (±2.3 points) | 25.5% (±2.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,513 (±$10,881) | $47,698 (±$2,767) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $964 (±$53) | $982 (±$43) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Sauk Rapids, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Benton County (39.9%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Benton County, Sauk Rapids ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1046 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 Sauk Rapids
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Rapids | — | 35.6% (±10.1 points) | — |
| Sauk Rapids Township | 2.7 mi | 28.6% (±107.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sartell | 3.3 mi | 54.6% (±10.7 points) | Higher |
| Minden Township | 4.5 mi | 2.9% (±28.7 points) | Lower |
| St. Cloud | 4.8 mi | 47.5% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Le Sauk Township | 5.9 mi | 54.8% (±53.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haven Township | 6.5 mi | 53.3% (±42.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waite Park | 6.7 mi | 59.4% (±11.5 points) | Higher |
| Watab Township | 6.7 mi | 50.8% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Minden Township, MN (2.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sartell, MN (54.6%), St. Cloud, MN (47.5%), Waite Park, MN (59.4%).
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 Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Maywood Township | 100.0% (±123.3 points) |
| 3 | Granite Ledge Township | 58.3% (±88.4 points) |
| 4 | Watab Township | 50.8% (±45.6 points) |
| 5 | Gilman | 44.4% (±46.2 points) |
| 6 | Foley | 43.2% (±18.1 points) |
| 7 | Gilmanton Township | 42.9% (±103.0 points) |
| 8 | Sauk Rapids | 35.6% (±10.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Rice | 28.6% (±31.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Sauk Rapids Township | 28.6% (±107.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Glendorado Township | 20.0% (±82.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Graham Township | 20.0% (±105.3 points) |
| 13 | Minden Township | 2.9% (±28.7 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Langola Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Benton 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 Sauk Rapids
Are renters in Sauk Rapids rent-burdened?
35.6% of renting households in Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sauk Rapids, MN spends 25.8% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sauk Rapids city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sauk Rapids city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sauk Rapids 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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