Housing by town in Brown County, Minnesota
Brown County, Minnesota has 23 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $890 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $629 in 2015–2019 (+41.5%; Up after inflation).
Lake Hanska Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,250) and Comfrey the lowest ($622).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $890 (±$72)
- Households that rent
- 21.1%
- Median household income
- $69,378
- Places
- 23
Cities, towns and townships in Brown County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albin Township | — | 4.8% | $81,250 | $308,300 | $1,703 |
| Bashaw Township | — | 15.1% | $51,250 | $180,400 | $1,343 |
| Burnstown Township | — | 4.9% | $98,654 | $341,900 | $1,913 |
| Cobden | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Comfrey | $622 | 27.3% | $61,875 | $96,300 | $1,513 |
| Cottonwood Township | — | 5.4% | $84,219 | $246,500 | $2,135 |
| Eden Township (Brown County) | — | 11.7% | $84,643 | $293,800 | $1,052 |
| Evan | — | 10.5% | $51,250 | $54,000 | $444 |
| Hanska | — | 16.9% | $70,000 | $89,500 | $1,531 |
| Home Township | $1,125 | 7.6% | $100,000 | $304,500 | $1,370 |
| Lake Hanska Township | $1,250 | 8.5% | $93,625 | $279,700 | $2,054 |
| Leavenworth Township | — | 2.4% | $87,813 | $246,900 | $1,716 |
| Linden Township | — | 24.3% | $94,375 | $291,300 | $2,447 |
| Milford Township | $725 | 6.6% | $87,083 | $292,800 | $2,558 |
| Mulligan Township | — | 11.7% | $100,417 | $235,000 | $1,844 |
| New Ulm | $962 | 24.9% | $64,449 | $204,200 | $2,333 |
| North Star Township (Brown County) | — | 9.7% | $96,094 | $266,300 | $1,410 |
| Prairieville Township | $663 | 3.2% | $120,000 | $241,700 | $1,306 |
| Sigel Township | $1,000 | 8.5% | $95,179 | $262,500 | $1,952 |
| Sleepy Eye | $782 | 21.8% | $66,911 | $147,600 | $1,453 |
| Springfield | $820 | 26.8% | $59,434 | $122,300 | $1,574 |
| Stark Township | — | 4.2% | $86,250 | $296,400 | $1,636 |
| Stately Township | — | 0.0% | $47,500 | $225,000 | $933 |
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 Brown County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Brown County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 55 | 96 | 379 | 25,343 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 19 | 74 | 199 | 773 | 25,734 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 10 | 39 | 140 | 544 | 25,730 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Brown County recorded 10 violent and 140 property crimes, 39 and 544 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 Brown County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm Police Department | 13,931 | 4 | 114 |
| Brown County Sheriff's Office | 6,312 | 3 | 20 |
| Sleepy Eye Police Department | 3,501 | 2 | 3 |
| Springfield Police Department | 1,986 | 1 | 3 |
ZIP codes in Brown County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56073 | 17,339 | $959 | $218,700 | $70,250 | 22.1% |
| 56085 | 5,047 | $784 | $167,100 | $73,000 | 17.3% |
| 56087 | 3,105 | $813 | $142,600 | $64,375 | 20.3% |
| 56041 | 1,039 | $850 | $197,700 | $80,833 | 10.0% |
| 56019 | 795 | $641 | $161,100 | $65,833 | 19.5% |
| 56030 | 30 | — | — | $60,625 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Brown County
What is the crime rate in Brown County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Brown County recorded 39 violent and 544 property crimes per 100,000 residents (10 violent and 140 property crimes in all).
Which place in Brown County has the highest rent?
Lake Hanska Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,250 (±$436) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Brown County has the lowest rent?
Comfrey has the lowest median gross rent, $622 (±$58) a month.
What is the median rent in Brown County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Brown County is $890 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Brown 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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