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What Is the Average Rent in Stearns County, Minnesota?

$1,068/month 1%vs 2023 ($1,057)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Stearns County, Minnesota is $1,068/month (±$42), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $273,400 (±$5,311), and the median household income is $77,066/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Stearns County, Minnesota and Neighbouring Counties

Meeker: $904Kandiyohi: $909Benton: $982Douglas: $927Todd: $908Wright: $1,288Sherburne: $1,127Pope: $902Morrison: $788Stearns County: $1,068$904$909$982$927$908$1,288$1,127$902$788$1,068

Housing Metrics for Stearns County, Minnesota

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,068
Median Home Value$273,400
Median Household Income$77,066
Total Housing Units61,403
Renter-Occupied Units19,740
Renter-Occupied Share32%
Households Paying 50%+ Income5,216 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$760+0.0%
1 BR$872+0.0%
2 BR$1,151+0.0%
3 BR$1,448+0.0%
4 BR$1,589+0.0%
5+ BR$1,020+0.0%

How does Stearns County, Minnesota compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Minnesota.

Higher rent than 83% of counties in Minnesota · 16th of 87

Cheapest: Traverse County($615)
Priciest: Washington County($1,710)
#CountyValue
1Washington County$1,710
2Scott County$1,568
3Dakota County$1,548
… 12 more …
16Stearns County(you are here)$1,068
… 68 more …
85Traverse County$615
86Red Lake County$583
87Wilkin County$564

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Stearns County, Minnesota?

The median gross rent in Stearns County, Minnesota is $1,068/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 Stearns County, Minnesota?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Stearns County, Minnesota is $1,151/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$41. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

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

The median home value in Stearns County, Minnesota is $273,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

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

In Stearns County, Minnesota, 5,216 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 Stearns County, Minnesota?

The median household income in Stearns County, Minnesota is $77,066/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 $1,068 has a margin of error of ±$42. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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