How many renters in Waite Park, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.4% (±11.5 points) of renting households in Waite Park, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.4% (±11.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.0% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.3% (±11.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waite Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Waite Park | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±7.1 points) | 13.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.1% (±9.6 points) | 10.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.2% (±4.4 points) | 12.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.9% (±4.5 points) | 13.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.4% (±3.6 points) | 6.6% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.0% (±10.9 points) | 43.3% | 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.
Waite Park against Stearns County, its state and the nation
| Waite Park | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.4% (±11.5 points) | 49.9% (±3.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.0% (±10.9 points) | 43.3% (±3.2 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.3% (±11.2 points) | 29.9% (±2.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,388 (±$9,056) | $42,826 (±$2,417) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,117 (±$94) | $1,068 (±$42) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Waite Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Stearns County (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Stearns County, Waite Park ranks 12 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 474 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 Waite Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waite Park | — | 59.4% (±11.5 points) | — |
| St. Cloud | 3.5 mi | 47.5% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph | 4.2 mi | 61.2% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph Township (Stearns County) | 4.5 mi | 72.7% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockville | 5.3 mi | 30.1% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Augusta | 5.4 mi | 63.1% (±48.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sauk Rapids | 6.7 mi | 35.6% (±10.1 points) | Lower |
| Sartell | 6.9 mi | 54.6% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haven Township | 8.2 mi | 53.3% (±42.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sauk Rapids, MN (35.6%).
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 Stearns County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | St. Rosa | 66.7% (±106.8 points) |
| 7 | St. Augusta | 63.1% (±48.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Lynden Township | 62.5% (±100.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | St. Martin Township | 62.5% (±56.0 points) |
| 10 | St. Joseph | 61.2% (±22.6 points) |
| 11 | Melrose Township | 61.1% (±78.2 points) |
| 12 | Waite Park | 59.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Cold Spring | 57.1% (±18.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Wakefield Township | 57.1% (±75.9 points) |
| 15 | Le Sauk Township | 54.8% (±53.5 points) |
| 16 | Sartell | 54.6% (±10.7 points) |
| 17 | Collegeville Township | 54.0% (±33.9 points) |
| 18 | Crow Lake Township | 53.3% (±79.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Stearns 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 Waite Park
Are renters in Waite Park rent-burdened?
59.4% of renting households in Waite Park 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 Waite Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waite Park, MN spends 40.3% (±11.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waite Park city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waite Park city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waite Park 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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