What percentage of people rent in Slayton, MN?
26.0% (±6.7 points) of the occupied homes in Slayton, MN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 248 renting households against 707 that own their home.
In Slayton, the share of households that rent went from 29.8% in 2015–2019 to 26.0% in 2020–2024 (−3.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 26.0% (±6.7 points)
- Renting households
- 248 (±72)
- Median renter income
- $17,074 (±$15,400)
Who rents and who owns in Slayton
| Slayton | Murray County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 26.0% (±6.7 points) | 17.8% (±2.3 points) | 27.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 248 (±72) | 641 (±88) | 641,268 (±4,528) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 707 (±75) | 2,968 (±127) | 1,666,687 (±7,556) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.7 (±0.2) | 2.0 (±0.2) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $17,074 (±$15,400) | $38,257 (±$3,618) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $84,327 (±$9,075) | $82,833 (±$3,284) | $108,214 (±$476) | $100,009 |
In Slayton, the renter share is higher than in Murray County (17.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (27.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Murray County, Slayton ranks 5 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 369 of 2,628.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Slayton has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.8% (±5.3 points) | 26.0% (±6.7 points) | −3.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $488 (±$43) | $752 (±$135) | +54.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $49,474 (±$7,264) | $62,344 (±$11,713) | +26.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Slayton
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slayton | — | 26.0% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Slayton Township | 1.7 mi | 9.8% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Hadley | 4.9 mi | 5.9% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| Mason Township | 4.9 mi | 17.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lime Lake Township | 5.3 mi | 19.0% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Iona | 5.3 mi | 15.3% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avoca | 6.2 mi | 15.1% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leeds Township | 6.7 mi | 3.5% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Currie | 7.2 mi | 4.4% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Slayton Township, MN (9.8%), Hadley, MN (5.9%), Leeds Township, MN (3.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Murray County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines River Township | 40.4% (±17.4 points) |
| 2 | Chandler | 29.5% (±12.3 points) |
| 3 | Ellsborough Township | 28.9% (±14.5 points) |
| 4 | Dovray Township | 27.6% (±17.2 points) |
| 5 | Slayton | 26.0% (±6.7 points) |
| 6 | Fulda | 21.1% (±6.1 points) |
| 7 | Lime Lake Township | 19.0% (±18.1 points) |
| 8 | Holly Township | 18.2% (±11.9 points) |
| 9 | Mason Township | 17.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 10 | Moulton Township | 16.3% (±16.5 points) |
| 11 | Iona | 15.3% (±11.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 29 places in Murray County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Slayton
How many renters are there in Slayton?
Slayton has an estimated 248 (±72) renting households, 26.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Slayton?
In Slayton, the share of households that rent went from 29.8% in 2015–2019 to 26.0% in 2020–2024 (−3.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Slayton?
A renting household in Slayton has 1.7 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Slayton?
The median renting household in Slayton, MN has an income of $17,074 (±$15,400) a year, against $84,327 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slayton city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slayton city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Slayton city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Slayton city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Slayton city, Minnesota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Slayton city, Minnesota (place:60808, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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