Special Interest
Housing in Sibley County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Sibley County averages $855/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 21% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Sibley County FMR Area are $693 for a studio, $766 for 1‑bedroom, $1,005 for 2‑bedroom, $1,342 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,347 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $150 increase for a 2-bedroom in Sibley County shows a 18% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Sibley County was 3.6% in 2024, compared to Minnesota at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
