Metros where renters are the most overextended in Minnesota
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 22.9%
- Median rent: $810
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,017 (26.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $810
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,017 (26.5% of all housing units)
#22. Worthington
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.2%
- Median rent: $698
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,379 (22.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $698
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,379 (22.1% of all housing units)
#21. New Ulm
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 24.5%
- Median rent: $757
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,422 (23.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $757
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,422 (23.4% of all housing units)
#20. Hutchinson
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.8%
- Median rent: $776
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,352 (25.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $776
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,352 (25.6% of all housing units)
#19. Alexandria
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.9%
- Median rent: $718
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,988 (20.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $718
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,988 (20.1% of all housing units)
#18. Fergus Falls
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.0%
- Median rent: $776
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,302 (25.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $776
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,302 (25.4% of all housing units)
#17. Willmar
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.1%
- Median rent: $890
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 24,489 (32.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $890
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 24,489 (32.0% of all housing units)
#16. St. Cloud
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.3%
- Median rent: $743
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,743 (21.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $743
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,743 (21.4% of all housing units)
#15. Albert Lea
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.4%
- Median rent: $704
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,244 (25.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $704
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,244 (25.7% of all housing units)
#14. Fairmont
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.6%
- Median rent: $829
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,462 (21.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $829
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,462 (21.2% of all housing units)
#13. Brainerd
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.7%
- Median rent: $741
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,122 (30.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $741
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,122 (30.4% of all housing units)
#12. Winona
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.0%
- Median rent: $1,013
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,837 (25.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,013
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,837 (25.4% of all housing units)
#11. Rochester
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.5%
- Median rent: $951
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,790 (25.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $951
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,790 (25.1% of all housing units)
#10. Faribault
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.5%
- Median rent: $1,207
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 414,228 (29.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,207
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 414,228 (29.2% of all housing units)
#9. Minneapolis
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.1%
- Median rent: $689
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,131 (31.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $689
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,131 (31.8% of all housing units)
#8. Marshall
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.2%
- Median rent: $846
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,655 (23.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $846
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,655 (23.8% of all housing units)
#7. Red Wing
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.2%
- Median rent: $921
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,105 (33.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $921
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,105 (33.3% of all housing units)
#6. Mankato
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.4%
- Median rent: $810
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,963 (25.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $810
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,963 (25.4% of all housing units)
#5. Austin
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.5%
- Median rent: $839
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 33,347 (27.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $839
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 33,347 (27.1% of all housing units)
#4. Duluth
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.8%
- Median rent: $837
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,619 (32.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $837
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,619 (32.0% of all housing units)
#3. Bemidji
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.9%
- Median rent: $817
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,222 (17.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $817
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,222 (17.7% of all housing units)
#2. Grand Rapids
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.2%
- Median rent: $846
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,423 (23.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $846
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,423 (23.0% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Owatonna
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