Housing data for Austin, MN
Austin, MN has an estimated 26,358 residents and 10,909 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Mower County.
28.5% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $953 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+5.0%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 26,358 (±28)
- Housing units
- 10,909 (±211)
- Households that rent
- 28.5%
- Median gross rent
- $953
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +5.0%
What stands out in Austin
Households that rent: 28.5% (±3.0 points) in Austin, higher than in Mower County (22.4%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 14.7% (±2.5 points) in Austin, higher than in Mower County (11.1%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 26.6% (±3.2 points) in Austin, higher than in Mower County (21.7%).
Working from home: 5.3% (±1.3 points) in Austin, lower than in Mower County (7.3%).
- Renters and owners in Austin
- Types of homes in Austin
- How long people stay in Austin
- Commute and cars in Austin
Housing in Austin at a glance
- Median rent: $953 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $941 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 44.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 28.5% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $68,057 median household income
- Home values: $163,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,292 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,698 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 14.7% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 57.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 75.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 8.8% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 71.4% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 18.0 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +5.0% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 26.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 4.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Austin against Mower County, its state and the nation
| Austin | Mower County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 26,358 (±28) | 40,343 (exact) | 5,739,445 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 10,909 (±211) | 17,014 (±66) | 2,545,030 (±1,535) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 28.5% (±3.0 points) | 22.4% (±2.0 points) | 27.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $953 (±$72) | $927 (±$64) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $68,057 (±$5,458) | $73,074 (±$2,698) | $89,062 (±$409) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $163,900 (±$6,984) | $185,200 (±$11,289) | $329,300 (±$903) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,698 (±$94) | $1,907 (±$75) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 75.0% (±5.2 points) | 73.7% (±3.6 points) | 52.1% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 18.0 minutes (±1.5) | 20.7 minutes (±1.0) | 22.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 88.0% (±2.2 points) | 87.9% (±1.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 36.2 years (±1.2) | 39.2 years (±0.5) | 38.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Austin covers 13.5 square miles of land, about 1,957 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Austin has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 25,114 (±40) | 26,358 (±28) | +5.0% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 10,992 (±185) | 10,909 (±211) | −0.8% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $738 (±$74) | $953 (±$72) | +29.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $107,800 (±$6,704) | $163,900 (±$6,984) | +52.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,127 (±$3,008) | $68,057 (±$5,458) | +41.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $994 (±$38) | $1,292 (±$63) | +30.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $991 (±$53) | $1,698 (±$94) | +71.3% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 33.6% (±3.0 points) | 28.5% (±3.0 points) | −5.1 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.2% (±4.3 points) | 8.8% (±4.3 points) | −0.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Austin
In 2025, the Austin Police Department reported 186 violent and 1,675 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Mower County, the departments that report recorded 165 violent and 1,237 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near Austin
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleview | 1.3 mi | $583 | $76,700 | 27.0% |
| Austin Township | 3.6 mi | $1,094 | $229,800 | 9.2% |
| Lansing Township | 3.7 mi | $793 | $265,400 | 6.3% |
| Windom Township | 6.1 mi | — | $221,400 | 9.5% |
| Red Rock Township | 6.3 mi | $950 | $319,400 | 5.2% |
| Oakland Township (Freeborn County) | 7.2 mi | — | $214,600 | 6.4% |
| Brownsdale | 7.2 mi | $739 | $148,600 | 11.1% |
| Moscow Township | 7.5 mi | $900 | $202,800 | 6.4% |
Places in Minnesota most like Austin
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea | $857 | $157,500 | $64,603 | 25.9% |
| Waseca | $903 | $189,200 | $64,074 | 28.1% |
| Granite Falls | $920 | $136,700 | $59,375 | 25.5% |
| Raymond | $825 | $158,100 | $64,563 | 33.8% |
| Mountain Lake | $929 | $143,100 | $66,490 | 27.9% |
| Slayton | $752 | $161,700 | $62,344 | 26.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Minnesota.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Austin, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $752 | $826 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,445 |
HUD income limits for Austin, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,600 | $34,300 | $54,900 |
| 2 people | $23,550 | $39,200 | $62,750 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,100 | $70,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,000 | $78,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,950 | $84,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,850 | $90,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,800 | $97,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,700 | $103,500 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Mower County, MN, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $97,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Austin
What is the average rent in Austin, MN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Austin is $953 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Austin?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Austin, MN is $739 (±$50) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Austin rent-burdened?
44.5% of renting households in Austin pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Austin?
Austin has an estimated 2,880 (±312) renting households, 28.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Austin?
The median household income in Austin is $68,057 (±$5,458) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Austin, MN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $163,900 (±$6,984) for owner-occupied homes in Austin (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Austin growing?
In Austin, the number of residents went from 25,114 in 2015–2019 to 26,358 in 2020–2024 (+5.0%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin city, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin city, Minnesota
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin city, Minnesota
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Mower County, MN
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mower County, MN
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Austin Police Department (ORI MN0500100)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Austin city, Minnesota (place:02908, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .