Housing by town in Carlton County, Minnesota
Carlton County, Minnesota has 29 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,009 (±$61) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $776 in 2015–2019 (+30.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Blackhoof Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,550) and Cromwell the lowest ($463).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,009 (±$61)
- Households that rent
- 20.0%
- Median household income
- $80,573
- Places
- 29
Cities, towns and townships in Carlton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Township | — | 3.0% | $100,833 | $295,600 | $2,472 |
| Automba Township | $1,250 | 15.9% | $51,806 | $259,100 | $1,917 |
| Barnum | $885 | 45.0% | $43,438 | $155,200 | $1,452 |
| Barnum Township | $1,023 | 9.9% | $88,036 | $243,900 | $2,332 |
| Beseman Township | — | 2.0% | $102,500 | $245,300 | $2,341 |
| Blackhoof Township | $1,550 | 3.6% | $105,000 | $269,400 | $2,367 |
| Carlton | $970 | 32.8% | $63,375 | $201,400 | $2,614 |
| Cloquet | $1,024 | 34.1% | $61,367 | $212,700 | $2,745 |
| Cromwell | $463 | 41.7% | $58,750 | $156,300 | $1,442 |
| Eagle Township | $1,047 | 14.2% | $94,167 | $235,500 | $2,570 |
| Holyoke Township | — | 7.9% | $96,250 | $217,900 | $2,315 |
| Kalevala Township | $1,063 | 11.0% | $66,250 | $234,400 | $1,818 |
| Kettle River | — | 11.8% | $65,000 | $154,200 | $1,800 |
| Lakeview Township | — | 4.9% | $80,938 | $286,000 | $2,667 |
| Mahtowa Township | — | 3.6% | $95,547 | $267,700 | $2,841 |
| Moose Lake | $907 | 37.5% | $64,286 | $205,000 | $2,423 |
| Moose Lake Township (Carlton County) | $740 | 4.8% | $86,696 | $242,000 | $2,638 |
| Perch Lake Township | $717 | 10.2% | $90,000 | $235,000 | $2,766 |
| Scanlon | $1,435 | 12.9% | $68,750 | $228,800 | $3,149 |
| Silver Brook Township | $1,281 | 10.6% | $88,036 | $275,600 | $2,387 |
| Silver Township | $1,094 | 16.3% | $81,250 | $250,000 | $2,250 |
| Skelton Township | — | 4.7% | $75,625 | $276,900 | $2,263 |
| Split Rock Township | — | 20.7% | $63,214 | $225,000 | $2,093 |
| Thomson Township | $1,215 | 4.6% | $119,338 | $339,000 | $3,642 |
| Twin Lakes Township (Carlton County) | $850 | 4.3% | $105,272 | $325,600 | $3,442 |
| Wrenshall | $1,292 | 4.3% | $98,750 | $243,200 | $2,755 |
| Wrenshall Township | — | 2.2% | $79,250 | $237,900 | $2,477 |
| Wright | $667 | 51.4% | $59,375 | $143,800 | $1,250 |
Unincorporated communities in Carlton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esko | $1,215 | 13.1% | $109,063 | $318,800 | $3,375 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,250 | $35,400 | $56,650 |
| 2 people | $24,300 | $40,450 | $64,750 |
| 3 people | $27,350 | $45,500 | $72,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,550 | $80,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,600 | $87,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,650 | $93,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,700 | $100,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,750 | $106,800 |
How the places in Carlton County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Carlton County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 167 | 217 | 637 | 34,086 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 47 | 126 | 158 | 423 | 37,333 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 47 | 127 | 117 | 316 | 36,986 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Carlton County recorded 47 violent and 117 property crimes, 127 and 316 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 Carlton County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton County Sheriff's Office | 24,534 | 28 | 73 |
| Cloquet Police Department | 12,452 | 19 | 44 |
ZIP codes in Carlton County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55720 | 17,448 | $1,023 | $223,200 | $64,167 | 28.2% |
| 55733 | 5,139 | $1,215 | $353,400 | $118,260 | 5.0% |
| 55767 | 4,582 | $931 | $247,300 | $78,988 | 17.9% |
| 55707 | 3,470 | $920 | $246,400 | $82,167 | 13.6% |
| 55718 | 3,111 | $955 | $319,100 | $96,546 | 12.9% |
| 55797 | 1,457 | $1,284 | $257,400 | $87,039 | 5.9% |
| 55726 | 1,087 | $625 | $227,300 | $80,313 | 22.0% |
| 55757 | 739 | $833 | $214,700 | $61,538 | 13.2% |
| 55798 | 627 | $675 | $233,100 | $78,438 | 11.8% |
| 55749 | 532 | — | $223,700 | $77,500 | 5.6% |
| 55780 | 277 | $800 | $193,800 | $76,042 | 15.7% |
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Questions about Carlton County
What is the crime rate in Carlton County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Carlton County recorded 127 violent and 316 property crimes per 100,000 residents (47 violent and 117 property crimes in all).
Which place in Carlton County has the highest rent?
Blackhoof Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,550 (±$242) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Carlton County has the lowest rent?
Cromwell has the lowest median gross rent, $463 (±$143) a month.
What is the median rent in Carlton County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Carlton County is $1,009 (±$61) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlton County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlton County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Duluth, MN-WI 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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