Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Brainerd city, Minnesota?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Brainerd city, Minnesota is $827/month (±$57), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $192,500 (±$13,543), and the median household income is $56,111/year. The unemployment rate in Crow Wing County, Minnesota was 4.9% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Brainerd city, Minnesota
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $827 |
| Median Home Value | $192,500 |
| Median Household Income | $56,111 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,348 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 2,760 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 43% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 391 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 4.9% |
How does Brainerd city, Minnesota compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Minnesota.
Higher rent than 40% of cities in Minnesota · 423th of 704
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnetrista city | $3,501 |
| 1 | North Oaks city | $3,501 |
| 3 | Independence city | $3,469 |
| … 419 more … | ||
| 423 | Brainerd city(you are here) | $827 |
| … 278 more … | ||
| 702 | White Earth CDP | $300 |
| 703 | Big Lake CDP | $99 |
| 703 | Sanborn city | $99 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brainerd city, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Brainerd city, Minnesota is $827/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Brainerd city, Minnesota?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Brainerd city, Minnesota is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Brainerd city, Minnesota?
The median home value in Brainerd city, Minnesota is $192,500 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Brainerd city are rent-burdened?
In Brainerd city, Minnesota, 391 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Brainerd city, Minnesota?
The median household income in Brainerd city, Minnesota is $56,111/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $827 has a margin of error of ±$57. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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