Special Interest
Housing in Nobles County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Nobles County averages $896/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 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Nobles County FMR Area are $767 for a studio, $847 for 1‑bedroom, $1,112 for 2‑bedroom, $1,372 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,472 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $216 increase for a 2-bedroom in Nobles County shows a 24% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Nobles County was 2.7% in 2024, compared to Minnesota at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
