Special Interest
Housing in Goodhue County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Goodhue County averages $966/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 Goodhue County FMR Area are $787 for a studio, $939 for 1‑bedroom, $1,141 for 2‑bedroom, $1,587 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,914 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $175 increase for a 2-bedroom in Goodhue County shows a 18% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Goodhue County was 3.0% in 2024, compared to Minnesota at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
