Housing by town in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Blue Earth County, Minnesota has 34 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,123 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $883 in 2015–2019 (+27.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Pemberton has the highest median gross rent ($1,714) and Madison Lake the lowest ($596).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,123 (±$53)
- Households that rent
- 38.6%
- Median household income
- $74,477
- Places
- 34
Cities, towns and townships in Blue Earth County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amboy | $763 | 13.8% | $69,844 | $134,400 | $2,025 |
| Beauford Township | — | 1.8% | $117,083 | $271,300 | $2,074 |
| Butternut Valley Township | — | 3.5% | $111,875 | $294,200 | $1,865 |
| Cambria Township | $1,362 | 25.2% | $93,264 | $327,600 | $2,194 |
| Ceresco Township | — | 15.3% | $57,321 | $225,000 | $1,857 |
| Danville Township | $725 | 8.3% | $105,000 | $276,200 | $2,444 |
| Decoria Township | $1,375 | 7.0% | $124,063 | $382,600 | $3,324 |
| Eagle Lake | $1,403 | 35.6% | $96,964 | $276,500 | $2,661 |
| Garden City Township | $933 | 12.0% | $85,469 | $280,900 | $2,092 |
| Good Thunder | — | 11.4% | $81,667 | $178,700 | $3,149 |
| Jamestown Township | $1,146 | 6.5% | $105,750 | $447,600 | $4,135 |
| Judson Township | — | 8.7% | $98,250 | $264,100 | $2,016 |
| Lake Crystal | $825 | 16.7% | $83,317 | $204,400 | $1,984 |
| Le Ray Township | $734 | 5.1% | $91,250 | $394,100 | $4,384 |
| Lime Township | $1,033 | 13.6% | $103,977 | $423,500 | $3,357 |
| Lincoln Township (Blue Earth County) | — | 5.9% | $89,063 | $285,700 | $1,923 |
| Lyra Township | — | 10.8% | $75,833 | $287,000 | $2,724 |
| Madison Lake | $596 | 31.1% | $87,727 | $303,100 | $3,560 |
| Mankato | $1,132 | 50.0% | $66,873 | $261,700 | $2,551 |
| Mankato Township | $1,317 | 7.4% | $113,269 | $451,400 | $3,526 |
| Mapleton | $782 | 24.0% | $80,909 | $181,900 | $2,369 |
| Mapleton Township | — | 11.6% | $110,268 | $313,400 | $1,912 |
| McPherson Township | $883 | 10.3% | $108,333 | $332,400 | $2,661 |
| Medo Township | — | 2.9% | $99,583 | $285,300 | $2,103 |
| Pemberton | $1,714 | 10.1% | $50,417 | $170,800 | $2,768 |
| Pleasant Mound Township | — | 19.4% | $66,250 | $214,300 | $2,500 |
| Rapidan Township | $906 | 13.6% | $91,667 | $311,400 | $2,520 |
| Shelby Township | $688 | 11.9% | $102,083 | $309,500 | $2,529 |
| Skyline | — | 7.1% | $71,875 | $291,500 | $2,806 |
| South Bend Township | $1,155 | 30.4% | $87,500 | $260,400 | $2,571 |
| St. Clair | $750 | 5.5% | $106,136 | $218,000 | $2,965 |
| Sterling Township | — | 7.7% | $111,250 | $272,700 | $2,614 |
| Vernon Center | $950 | 15.9% | $70,000 | $143,300 | $1,750 |
| Vernon Center Township | $1,347 | 14.3% | $120,938 | $293,800 | $2,769 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,400 | $37,300 | $59,650 |
| 2 people | $25,600 | $42,600 | $68,200 |
| 3 people | $28,800 | $47,950 | $76,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,250 | $85,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,550 | $92,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,800 | $98,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,050 | $105,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,300 | $112,500 |
How the places in Blue Earth County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Blue Earth County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 242 | 1,429 | 2,021 | 70,704 | 6 of 6 |
| 2024 | 148 | 207 | 1,325 | 1,854 | 71,485 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 156 | 217 | 1,124 | 1,563 | 71,933 | 6 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Blue Earth County recorded 156 violent and 1,124 property crimes, 217 and 1,563 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 Blue Earth County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato Police Department | 46,927 | 141 | 1,027 |
| Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office | 18,412 | 8 | 58 |
| Lake Crystal Police Department | 2,471 | 1 | 20 |
| Mapleton Police Department | 2,133 | 4 | 13 |
| Madison Lake Police Department | 1,330 | 0 | 6 |
| Minnesota Lake Police Department | 660 | 2 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Blue Earth County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56001 | 51,585 | $1,134 | $276,700 | $69,531 | 45.9% |
| 56055 | 3,898 | $848 | $226,100 | $90,987 | 14.0% |
| 56024 | 3,647 | $1,400 | $285,600 | $95,357 | 32.6% |
| 56063 | 3,221 | $810 | $416,300 | $102,391 | 17.6% |
| 56065 | 2,766 | $802 | $223,100 | $92,933 | 17.6% |
| 56037 | 1,374 | $758 | $258,400 | $78,750 | 11.5% |
| 56010 | 1,159 | $750 | $167,900 | $80,156 | 12.1% |
| 56068 | 1,041 | $1,012 | $191,800 | $74,250 | 21.3% |
| 56080 | 672 | $750 | $214,900 | $105,398 | 5.8% |
| 56090 | 596 | $783 | $188,600 | $73,750 | 13.5% |
| 56078 | 451 | $1,607 | $200,000 | $80,208 | 6.8% |
| 56034 | 393 | $1,125 | $191,400 | $98,750 | 15.1% |
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Questions about Blue Earth County
What is the crime rate in Blue Earth County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Blue Earth County recorded 217 violent and 1,563 property crimes per 100,000 residents (156 violent and 1,124 property crimes in all).
Which place in Blue Earth County has the highest rent?
Pemberton has the highest median gross rent, $1,714 (±$84) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Blue Earth County has the lowest rent?
Madison Lake has the lowest median gross rent, $596 (±$516) a month.
What is the median rent in Blue Earth County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Blue Earth County is $1,123 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Earth County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Earth County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mankato, MN MSA
- 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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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.
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