Perham, MN

City

Rent in Perham

Median Gross Rent

$855

Rent-to-Income Ratio

29.7%

Renter Share

47.4%

Median Renter Income

$31,280

Avg Household Size

1.9

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

1 Bedroom: $767
2 Bedrooms: $935
3 Bedrooms: $1,137

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 61.3%
$1,000-$1,500: 26.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 1.5%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 11.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 20.4%
20-30% (moderate): 23.2%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 10.4%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 31.1%
Not Computed: 14.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $69,617
Renter Households: $31,280

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 76.3%
$1,000-$1,500: 11.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 1.5%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 11.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Perham

Neighborhood

Otter Tail, MN

Grand View Heights / Richdale

Mavis Frazier Trailer Park

Heinola / West Wind Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources