Special Interest
Housing in McLeod County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in McLeod County averages $941/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 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for McLeod County FMR Area are $889 for a studio, $935 for 1‑bedroom, $1,080 for 2‑bedroom, $1,295 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,797 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $139 increase for a 2-bedroom in McLeod County shows a 15% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for McLeod County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Minnesota at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
