What kinds of homes are in Blue Earth, MN?
Blue Earth, MN has 1,473 (±104) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 444 homes per square mile of land.
77.5% are detached single-family houses.
2.0% are in buildings of two to four units.
17.2% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 1,473 (±104)
- Detached houses
- 77.5%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 2.0%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 17.2%
Homes in Blue Earth by building size
| Building type | Blue Earth | Faribault County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 77.5% (±6.0 points) | 87.7% | 66.0% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 3.3% (±3.6 points) | 1.6% | 7.4% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.9% | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 1.0% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 6.6% (±3.7 points) | 2.7% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 9.2% (±3.9 points) | 2.9% | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In Blue Earth, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Faribault County (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (19.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Blue Earth
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth | — | 17.2% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Blue Earth City Township | 2.0 mi | 5.5% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jo Daviess Township | 4.2 mi | 0.0% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prescott Township | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±35.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmore Township | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±38.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Verona Township | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emerald Township | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±36.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pilot Grove Township | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±30.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winnebago | 9.3 mi | 4.9% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Winnebago, MN (4.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Faribault County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Earth | 17.2% (±5.6 points) |
| 2 | Bricelyn | 9.7% (±7.1 points) |
| 3 | Frost | 9.3% (±17.9 points) |
| 4 | Elmore | 7.8% (±15.8 points) |
| 5 | Wells | 6.6% (±3.4 points) |
| 6 | Kiester | 5.7% (±8.7 points) |
| 7 | Blue Earth City Township | 5.5% (±15.8 points) |
Showing 7 of 31 places in Faribault County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Blue Earth
How many homes are in Blue Earth?
Blue Earth, MN has an estimated 1,473 (±104) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Blue Earth houses or apartments?
77.5% are detached houses and 3.3% attached houses, while 19.2% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Blue Earth?
2.0% of homes in Blue Earth are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Earth city, Minnesota
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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