How many renters in Brandon, SD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.9% (±14.3 points) of renting households in Brandon, SD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.9% (±14.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 20.6% (±10.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brandon
| Share of income spent on rent | Brandon | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±10.2 points) | 15.5% | 18.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±8.4 points) | 16.0% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.8% (±18.1 points) | 14.9% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±13.3 points) | 12.3% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.3% (±9.2 points) | 8.5% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 20.6% (±10.9 points) | 32.7% | 30.4% | 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.
Brandon against Minnehaha County, its state and the nation
| Brandon | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.9% (±14.3 points) | 41.2% (±3.0 points) | 39.7% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 20.6% (±10.9 points) | 32.7% (±2.5 points) | 30.4% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±3.7 points) | 26.4% (±1.1 points) | 25.9% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,284 (±$2,644) | $46,405 (±$2,094) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $976 (±$73) | $978 (±$18) | $946 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Brandon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Minnehaha County (41.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (39.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Minnehaha County, Brandon ranks 10 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 192 of 550.
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 Brandon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon | — | 34.9% (±14.3 points) | — |
| Split Rock Township | 3.0 mi | 21.3% (±43.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brandon Township | 3.4 mi | 21.6% (±52.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Springs Township | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±86.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Springs | 5.9 mi | 12.1% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mapleton Township | 6.7 mi | 22.4% (±59.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sioux Falls | 8.2 mi | 40.7% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palisade Township | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±84.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garretson | 9.3 mi | 27.0% (±14.5 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 Minnehaha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sherman | 66.7% (±120.2 points) |
| 5 | Crooks | 54.7% (±32.2 points) |
| 6 | Highland Township (Minnehaha County) | 50.0% (±96.3 points) |
| 7 | Sioux Falls | 40.7% (±3.0 points) |
| 8 | Dell Rapids | 38.6% (±18.7 points) |
| 9 | Hartford | 37.0% (±23.7 points) |
| 10 | Brandon | 34.9% (±14.3 points) |
| 11 | Colton | 28.9% (±27.1 points) |
| 12 | Garretson | 27.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 13 | Mapleton Township | 22.4% (±59.2 points) |
| 14 | Brandon Township | 21.6% (±52.2 points) |
| 15 | Split Rock Township | 21.3% (±43.9 points) |
| 16 | Valley Springs | 12.1% (±32.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Minnehaha 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 Brandon
Are renters in Brandon rent-burdened?
34.9% of renting households in Brandon 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 Brandon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brandon, SD spends 25.1% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brandon city, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brandon city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brandon city, South Dakota
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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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