Special Interest
Housing in Houston County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Houston County averages $879/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Minnesota median of $1,280 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Houston County FMR Area are $854 for a studio, $944 for 1‑bedroom, $1,239 for 2‑bedroom, $1,610 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,023 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $360 increase for a 2-bedroom in Houston County shows a 41% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Houston County was 2.7% in 2024, compared to Minnesota at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
