Special Interest
Housing in Itasca County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Itasca County averages $988/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 Itasca County FMR Area are $806 for a studio, $918 for 1‑bedroom, $1,147 for 2‑bedroom, $1,496 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,620 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $159 increase for a 2-bedroom in Itasca County shows a 16% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Itasca County was 4.8% in 2024, compared to Minnesota at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
