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What Is the Average Rent in Rice County, Minnesota?

$1,083/month 3.5%vs 2023 ($1,046)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Rice County, Minnesota is $1,083/month (±$65), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $320,200 (±$9,461), and the median household income is $83,181/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Rice County, Minnesota and Neighbouring Counties

Rice County: $1,083Dodge: $1,020Le Sueur: $942Steele: $1,061Waseca: $883Goodhue: $966Scott: $1,568Dakota: $1,548$1,083$1,020$942$1,061$883$966$1,568$1,548

Housing Metrics for Rice County, Minnesota

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,083
Median Home Value$320,200
Median Household Income$83,181
Total Housing Units23,493
Renter-Occupied Units5,575
Renter-Occupied Share24%
Households Paying 50%+ Income1,059 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$914n/a
1 BR$822+152.9%
2 BR$1,096+37.3%
3 BR$1,379+64.4%
4 BR$1,590+154.4%
5+ BR$1,443n/a

How does Rice County, Minnesota compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Minnesota.

Higher rent than 84% of counties in Minnesota · 15th of 87

Cheapest: Traverse County($615)
Priciest: Washington County($1,710)
#CountyValue
1Washington County$1,710
2Scott County$1,568
3Dakota County$1,548
… 11 more …
15Rice County(you are here)$1,083
… 69 more …
85Traverse County$615
86Red Lake County$583
87Wilkin County$564

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Rice County, Minnesota?

The median gross rent in Rice County, Minnesota is $1,083/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 Rice County, Minnesota?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Rice County, Minnesota is $1,096/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$37. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Rice County, Minnesota?

The median home value in Rice County, Minnesota is $320,200 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Rice County are rent-burdened?

In Rice County, Minnesota, 1,059 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 Rice County, Minnesota?

The median household income in Rice County, Minnesota is $83,181/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 $1,083 has a margin of error of ±$65. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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