Special Interest
Housing in Freeborn County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Freeborn County averages $849/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Freeborn County FMR Area are $704 for a studio, $778 for 1‑bedroom, $1,021 for 2‑bedroom, $1,345 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,501 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $172 increase for a 2-bedroom in Freeborn County shows a 20% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Freeborn County was 2.9% in 2024, compared to Minnesota at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
