Special Interest
Housing in Roseau County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Roseau County averages $880/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 Roseau County FMR Area are $703 for a studio, $909 for 1‑bedroom, $1,020 for 2‑bedroom, $1,317 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,520 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $140 increase for a 2-bedroom in Roseau County shows a 16% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Roseau County was 3.4% in 2024, compared to Minnesota at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
