How many renters in Staples, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±21.2 points) of renting households in Staples, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±21.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±17.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±15.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Staples
| Share of income spent on rent | Staples | Todd County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.4% (±14.9 points) | 18.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±12.0 points) | 16.8% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.6% (±5.1 points) | 10.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 10.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.0% (±12.2 points) | 14.8% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±17.3 points) | 29.4% | 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.
Staples against Todd County, its state and the nation
| Staples | Todd County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±21.2 points) | 44.2% (±11.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±17.3 points) | 29.4% (±9.0 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±15.9 points) | 27.3% (±3.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,500 (±$19,740) | $41,194 (±$1,340) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $844 (±$121) | $908 (±$48) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Staples, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Todd County (44.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Todd County, Staples ranks 12 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 597 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 Staples
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples | — | 53.0% (±21.2 points) | — |
| Thomastown Township | 3.3 mi | 100.0% (±79.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Staples Township | 4.4 mi | 77.8% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Villard Township | 4.8 mi | 38.5% (±82.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Becker Township (Cass County) | 5.5 mi | 63.6% (±52.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aldrich | 5.9 mi | 28.6% (±103.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aldrich Township | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bartlett Township | 7.9 mi | 28.6% (±97.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Motley | 8.6 mi | 42.8% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Todd County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Staples Township | 77.8% (±29.3 points) |
| 7 | Gordon Township | 76.5% (±47.8 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Birchdale Township | 60.0% (±87.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Burleene Township | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 10 | Browerville | 57.6% (±25.4 points) |
| 11 | Burnhamville Township | 56.5% (±45.4 points) |
| 12 | Staples | 53.0% (±21.2 points) |
| 13 | Round Prairie Township | 51.7% (±48.6 points) |
| 14 | Bruce Township | 50.0% (±94.0 points) |
| 15 | Long Prairie | 43.7% (±25.1 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Leslie Township | 38.5% (±83.3 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Villard Township | 38.5% (±82.7 points) |
| 18 | Bertha | 37.0% (±17.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Todd 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 Staples
Are renters in Staples rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Staples 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 Staples spend on rent?
The median renting household in Staples, MN spends 31.0% (±15.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Staples city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Staples city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Staples 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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