How many renters in Willmar, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.7% (±8.7 points) of renting households in Willmar, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.7% (±8.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.1% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Willmar
| Share of income spent on rent | Willmar | Kandiyohi County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.2% (±6.2 points) | 21.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.5% (±5.0 points) | 11.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.0% (±4.8 points) | 13.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.5% (±5.4 points) | 12.5% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.6% (±5.0 points) | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.1% (±7.1 points) | 30.8% | 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.
Willmar against Kandiyohi County, its state and the nation
| Willmar | Kandiyohi County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.7% (±8.7 points) | 41.5% (±6.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.1% (±7.1 points) | 30.8% (±5.4 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±2.8 points) | 26.6% (±2.4 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,115 (±$5,675) | $43,577 (±$3,059) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $910 (±$64) | $909 (±$47) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Willmar, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kandiyohi County (41.5%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kandiyohi County, Willmar ranks 10 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 884 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 Willmar
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar | — | 42.7% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Willmar Township | 2.8 mi | 79.0% (±24.6 points) | Higher |
| Dovre Township | 5.3 mi | 23.5% (±43.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kandiyohi Township | 5.9 mi | 42.9% (±108.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pennock | 5.9 mi | 37.2% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kandiyohi | 6.2 mi | 34.9% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Johns Township | 6.9 mi | 33.3% (±63.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitefield Township | 7.3 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Lake Township | 7.6 mi | 37.5% (±70.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Willmar Township, MN (79.0%).
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 Kandiyohi County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Willmar Township | 79.0% (±24.6 points) |
| 5 | Arctander Township | 75.0% (±111.6 points) |
| 6 | Prinsburg | 53.8% (±48.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | New London | 50.0% (±24.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Whitefield Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 9 | Kandiyohi Township | 42.9% (±108.1 points) |
| 10 | Willmar | 42.7% (±8.7 points) |
| 11 | Spicer | 39.7% (±14.2 points) |
| 12 | Green Lake Township | 37.5% (±70.5 points) |
| 13 | Pennock | 37.2% (±26.6 points) |
| 14 | Kandiyohi | 34.9% (±24.8 points) |
| 15 | St. Johns Township | 33.3% (±63.0 points) |
| 16 | Irving Township | 31.6% (±60.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Kandiyohi 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 Willmar
Are renters in Willmar rent-burdened?
42.7% of renting households in Willmar 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 Willmar spend on rent?
The median renting household in Willmar, MN spends 27.5% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willmar city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willmar city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willmar 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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