Housing by town in Aitkin County, Minnesota
Aitkin County, Minnesota has 46 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $869 (±$73) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $768 in 2015–2019 (+13.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Nordland Township (Aitkin County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,639) and Hill City the lowest ($522).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $869 (±$73)
- Households that rent
- 14.7%
- Median household income
- $60,833
- Places
- 46
Cities, towns and townships in Aitkin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin | $679 | 40.9% | $47,978 | $181,300 | $1,690 |
| Aitkin Township | $1,075 | 5.4% | $94,464 | $305,800 | $1,669 |
| Ball Bluff Township | — | 4.3% | $74,000 | $192,500 | $1,427 |
| Balsam Township (Aitkin County) | — | 18.2% | $58,750 | $412,500 | $1,750 |
| Beaver Township (Aitkin County) | — | 21.9% | $45,938 | $317,900 | $1,659 |
| Clark Township (Aitkin County) | — | 8.5% | $62,500 | $248,200 | $1,324 |
| Cornish Township (Aitkin County) | — | 3.3% | $93,750 | $241,700 | $1,295 |
| Farm Island Township | — | 5.2% | $68,250 | $347,000 | $1,655 |
| Fleming Township (Aitkin County) | — | 4.5% | $57,500 | $283,900 | $1,242 |
| Glen Township | — | 6.4% | $64,500 | $332,700 | $1,435 |
| Haugen Township | — | 4.3% | $48,750 | $150,000 | $900 |
| Hazelton Township (Aitkin County) | $1,139 | 6.0% | $63,333 | $359,100 | $1,760 |
| Hill City | $522 | 32.2% | $37,396 | $162,000 | $1,071 |
| Hill Lake Township | — | 6.9% | $70,893 | $247,100 | $1,717 |
| Idun Township | — | 16.1% | $42,500 | $215,600 | $1,257 |
| Jevne Township | — | 18.4% | $78,125 | $244,000 | $1,467 |
| Kimberly Township | — | 1.0% | $76,250 | $232,100 | $1,196 |
| Lakeside Township (Aitkin County) | — | 6.1% | $59,773 | $363,200 | $2,125 |
| Lee Township (Aitkin County) | — | 0.0% | $36,042 | $236,100 | $738 |
| Libby Township | — | 18.2% | $59,375 | $358,300 | $1,350 |
| Logan Township (Aitkin County) | — | 4.1% | $67,750 | $244,600 | $1,142 |
| Macville Township | — | 9.6% | $35,893 | $104,200 | $675 |
| Malmo Township | $1,313 | 6.3% | $61,250 | $312,800 | $1,382 |
| McGrath | — | 0.0% | — | $72,500 | $363 |
| McGregor | $591 | 50.6% | $26,250 | $114,300 | $800 |
| McGregor Township | $1,107 | 37.0% | $38,125 | $208,300 | $900 |
| Millward Township | — | 5.3% | $54,375 | $150,000 | $900 |
| Morrison Township | — | 6.7% | $66,250 | $275,000 | $889 |
| Nordland Township (Aitkin County) | $1,639 | 10.5% | $76,125 | $302,800 | $1,383 |
| Palisade | — | 14.1% | $29,583 | $86,700 | $758 |
| Pliny Township | — | 0.0% | $43,000 | $198,100 | $933 |
| Rice River Township | — | 17.6% | $56,875 | $175,000 | $950 |
| Salo Township | — | 0.0% | $38,750 | $200,000 | $743 |
| Seavey Township | — | 4.3% | $53,750 | — | — |
| Shamrock Township | $1,276 | 11.6% | $70,903 | $319,000 | $1,826 |
| Spalding Township | $808 | 25.5% | $58,125 | $239,300 | $967 |
| Spencer Township | $1,342 | 14.3% | $81,375 | $242,100 | $1,219 |
| Tamarack | — | 23.1% | $60,833 | $175,000 | $1,200 |
| Turner Township | — | 13.5% | $50,000 | $295,800 | $1,722 |
| Verdon Township | — | 5.9% | $66,250 | $300,000 | $1,333 |
| Wagner Township | $1,156 | 12.9% | $71,250 | $306,700 | $1,963 |
| Waukenabo Township | — | 3.1% | $73,625 | $258,800 | $1,200 |
| Wealthwood Township | $1,125 | 4.9% | $61,964 | $292,500 | $1,221 |
| White Pine Township | — | 0.0% | $76,250 | — | — |
| Williams Township | — | 12.1% | $51,500 | $176,400 | $900 |
| Workman Township | — | 2.7% | $71,786 | $350,000 | $1,867 |
HUD income limits, 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 |
How the places in Aitkin County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Aitkin County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 85 | 146 | 891 | 16,381 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 14 | 86 | 214 | 1,308 | 16,359 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 16 | 97 | 151 | 913 | 16,539 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Aitkin County recorded 16 violent and 151 property crimes, 97 and 913 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Aitkin County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin County Sheriff's Office | 13,370 | 12 | 119 |
| Aitkin Police Department | 2,175 | 3 | 28 |
| Hill City Police Department | 616 | 1 | 4 |
| McGregor Police Department | 378 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Aitkin County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56431 | 9,312 | $829 | $295,400 | $67,828 | 14.5% |
| 55760 | 2,894 | $942 | $274,600 | $59,474 | 17.9% |
| 56342 | 2,788 | $814 | $246,500 | $63,295 | 14.0% |
| 55748 | 1,374 | $765 | $201,300 | $53,810 | 17.5% |
| 56469 | 967 | $850 | $223,100 | $66,042 | 5.6% |
| 55787 | 621 | $738 | $245,600 | $66,111 | 9.8% |
| 56350 | 471 | $1,153 | $169,400 | $41,667 | 11.9% |
| 55752 | 446 | — | $201,500 | $73,214 | 3.6% |
| 55785 | 271 | — | $181,500 | $56,477 | 7.7% |
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Questions about Aitkin County
What is the crime rate in Aitkin County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Aitkin County recorded 97 violent and 913 property crimes per 100,000 residents (16 violent and 151 property crimes in all).
Which place in Aitkin County has the highest rent?
Nordland Township (Aitkin County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,639 (±$674) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Aitkin County has the lowest rent?
Hill City has the lowest median gross rent, $522 (±$193) a month.
What is the median rent in Aitkin County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Aitkin County is $869 (±$73) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aitkin County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aitkin County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Aitkin County, MN
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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