Which Minnesotans worry most about making mortgage or rent payments?
56% of lower-income Minnesotans worry about housing payments vs. 18% of upper-income adults. A statewide probability survey of 3,399 finds wide gaps by race and age.
Most Minnesotans say they don't worry too much about keeping up with mortgage or rent payments. Overall, 57% say they are 'not at all worried' or 'a little worried' about their mortgage or rent.
Less than half of Minnesotans (41%) say they are at least somewhat worried about keeping up with their mortgage or rent payments.
However, worry over housing costs varies widely by income, race/ethnicity and age, according to a Minnesota Community Survey of 3,399 adults conducted July 20 to Nov. 22, 2024.
About this Minnesota Community Survey
Survey type: Mail-to-online survey with address-based sampling
Respondents: 3,399 Minnesota adults
Field dates: July 20 to Nov. 22, 2024
Our extended field period ensures we reach a representative sample of Minnesotans, not just the quickest responders.
Margin of error: ± 2.2 percentage points
Languages: English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali
Our terminology page has definitions of income tiers, racial and ethnic groups, education levels and geographic regions.
QUESTION WORDING
ASK ALL
How hard do you think it is to find affordable housing in your community?
1 Extremely hard
2 Very hard
3 Somewhat hard
4 A little hard
5 Not at all hard
ASK ALL
How worried are you about keeping up with your mortgage or rent payments?
1 Extremely worried
2 Very worried
3 Somewhat worried
4 A little worried
5 Not at all worried
