How many renters in Waseca, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.1% (±11.2 points) of renting households in Waseca, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.1% (±11.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.5% (±10.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waseca
| Share of income spent on rent | Waseca | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.5% (±5.1 points) | 11.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.1% (±10.1 points) | 15.2% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±11.1 points) | 17.2% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 21.9% (±10.1 points) | 17.5% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.6% (±2.9 points) | 3.8% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.5% (±10.8 points) | 34.6% | 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.
Waseca against Waseca County, its state and the nation
| Waseca | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.1% (±11.2 points) | 38.4% (±8.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.5% (±10.8 points) | 34.6% (±8.2 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±2.4 points) | 26.7% (±2.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,104 (±$13,870) | $38,409 (±$8,134) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $903 (±$94) | $883 (±$66) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Waseca, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Waseca County (38.4%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Waseca County, Waseca 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 858 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 Waseca
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca | — | 43.1% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Woodville Township | 2.6 mi | 49.0% (±42.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Mary Township | 4.6 mi | 6.3% (±63.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Iosco Township | 5.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blooming Grove Township | 5.9 mi | 16.7% (±75.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otisco Township | 7.2 mi | 50.0% (±59.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton Township | 8.3 mi | 12.5% (±95.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meriden Township | 8.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Steele County) | 9.6 mi | 16.7% (±106.4 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 Waseca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Alton Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Iosco Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 4 | New Richland | 50.9% (±20.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | New Richland Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Otisco Township | 50.0% (±59.1 points) |
| 7 | Woodville Township | 49.0% (±42.3 points) |
| 8 | Waseca | 43.1% (±11.2 points) |
| 9 | Freedom Township | 33.3% (±111.0 points) |
| 10 | Blooming Grove Township | 16.7% (±75.0 points) |
| 11 | Wilton Township | 12.5% (±95.1 points) |
| 12 | Janesville | 8.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 13 | St. Mary Township | 6.3% (±63.6 points) |
| 14 | Byron Township (Waseca County) | 3.2% (±46.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Waseca 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 Waseca
Are renters in Waseca rent-burdened?
43.1% of renting households in Waseca 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 Waseca spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waseca, MN spends 28.4% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waseca city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waseca city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waseca 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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