Special Interest
Housing in Crow Wing County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Crow Wing County averages $971/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 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Crow Wing County FMR Area are $820 for a studio, $906 for 1‑bedroom, $1,189 for 2‑bedroom, $1,428 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,666 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $218 increase for a 2-bedroom in Crow Wing County shows a 22% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Crow Wing County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Minnesota at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
