Housing in McLean County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in McLean County averages $784/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the North Dakota median of $954 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 18% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for McLean County FMR Area are $760 for a studio, $796 for 1‑bedroom, $873 for 2‑bedroom, $1,214 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,464 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $89 increase for a 2-bedroom in McLean County shows a 11% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for McLean County was 2.9% in 2024, compared to North Dakota at 2.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Ward
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McHenry
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