Special Interest
Housing in Pine County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Pine County averages $877/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 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Pine County FMR Area are $911 for a studio, $917 for 1‑bedroom, $1,203 for 2‑bedroom, $1,442 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,593 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $326 increase for a 2-bedroom in Pine County shows a 37% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Pine County was 5.5% in 2024, compared to Minnesota at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
