Housing by town in Cass County, Minnesota
Cass County, Minnesota has 63 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $863 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $739 in 2015–2019 (+16.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
East Gull Lake has the highest median gross rent ($1,438) and Gould Township the lowest ($435).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $863 (±$45)
- Households that rent
- 13.8%
- Median household income
- $68,874
- Places
- 63
Cities, towns and townships in Cass County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansel Township | — | 3.2% | $63,750 | $187,500 | $675 |
| Backus | $720 | 29.5% | $56,250 | $134,700 | $1,275 |
| Barclay Township | — | 6.1% | $54,637 | $255,300 | $1,163 |
| Becker Township (Cass County) | $639 | 12.4% | $59,545 | $262,500 | $1,657 |
| Bena | $1,200 | 35.7% | $49,167 | $112,500 | $500 |
| Beulah Township | — | 5.0% | $48,929 | $313,300 | $1,235 |
| Birch Lake Township | — | 7.6% | $61,136 | $276,700 | $1,361 |
| Blind Lake Township | — | 0.0% | $31,563 | $256,800 | $700 |
| Boy Lake Township | $1,103 | 24.8% | $49,293 | $258,300 | $2,125 |
| Boy River | — | 50.0% | — | — | — |
| Boy River Township | — | 30.3% | $58,958 | $217,900 | — |
| Bull Moose Township | — | 0.0% | $116,250 | $270,800 | $871 |
| Bungo Township | — | 2.8% | $39,479 | $228,100 | $850 |
| Byron Township (Cass County) | — | 21.0% | $72,000 | $242,600 | $1,681 |
| Cass Lake | $763 | 62.1% | $48,250 | $109,900 | $1,043 |
| Chickamaw Beach | — | 7.3% | $110,000 | $298,800 | $1,396 |
| Crooked Lake Township | — | 5.1% | $72,188 | $432,600 | $1,807 |
| Deerfield Township (Cass County) | — | 7.7% | $56,250 | $208,300 | $1,000 |
| East Gull Lake | $1,438 | 7.6% | $123,333 | $553,700 | $3,194 |
| Fairview Township (Cass County) | $1,438 | 10.6% | $113,646 | $481,700 | $3,107 |
| Federal Dam | $992 | 24.6% | $38,393 | $123,100 | $715 |
| Gould Township | $435 | 20.0% | $51,250 | $200,000 | $1,411 |
| Hackensack | $620 | 48.4% | $41,250 | $176,800 | $1,019 |
| Hiram Township | — | 9.3% | $65,000 | $383,300 | $2,250 |
| Home Brook Township | $975 | 14.8% | $56,250 | $283,300 | $1,458 |
| Inguadona Township | — | 7.1% | $60,893 | $340,900 | $1,643 |
| Kego Township | $825 | 9.0% | $63,750 | $311,800 | $1,472 |
| Lake Shore | — | 6.4% | $96,563 | $513,200 | $3,930 |
| Leech Lake Township | — | 3.6% | $68,750 | $257,300 | $1,587 |
| Longville | $525 | 12.6% | $32,917 | $187,500 | $1,594 |
| Loon Lake Township | — | 4.7% | $75,313 | $371,300 | $1,829 |
| Maple Township | $863 | 7.2% | $73,438 | $266,300 | $1,505 |
| May Township (Cass County) | $1,354 | 6.4% | $61,250 | $262,700 | $1,504 |
| McKinley Township | — | 15.6% | $50,278 | $115,600 | $612 |
| Meadow Brook Township | — | 1.1% | $58,036 | $181,300 | $750 |
| Moose Lake Township (Cass County) | $1,025 | 20.8% | $75,000 | $217,900 | $1,411 |
| Otter Tail Peninsula Township | — | 4.3% | $93,750 | $315,400 | $2,385 |
| Pike Bay Township | $725 | 26.6% | $72,750 | $151,000 | $1,165 |
| Pillager | $1,063 | 36.0% | $67,679 | $180,300 | $1,639 |
| Pine Lake Township (Cass County) | — | 1.6% | $74,375 | $417,400 | $1,950 |
| Pine River | $700 | 51.4% | $43,080 | $180,400 | $1,644 |
| Pine River Township | $1,163 | 9.4% | $58,056 | $229,200 | $1,287 |
| Ponto Lake Township | — | 3.5% | $79,318 | $359,500 | $1,600 |
| Poplar Township | — | 4.2% | $57,500 | $230,000 | $964 |
| Powers Township | — | 5.0% | $59,196 | $242,200 | $1,242 |
| Remer | — | 22.0% | $49,500 | $153,000 | $933 |
| Remer Township | — | 20.0% | $46,250 | $192,900 | $731 |
| Rogers Township | — | 0.0% | $83,750 | $407,100 | $2,050 |
| Salem Township (Cass County) | — | 0.0% | $68,750 | $173,200 | $711 |
| Shingobee Township | $1,403 | 10.3% | $75,000 | $324,800 | $1,699 |
| Slater Township | — | 0.0% | $79,688 | $305,000 | $1,353 |
| Smoky Hollow Township | — | 0.0% | — | $268,800 | — |
| Sylvan Township | $1,188 | 5.4% | $95,354 | $298,200 | $1,890 |
| Thunder Lake Township | — | 2.2% | $77,188 | $403,600 | $2,074 |
| Torrey Township | — | 2.8% | $62,083 | $315,600 | $1,283 |
| Trelipe Township | — | 2.9% | $71,042 | $336,400 | $1,500 |
| Turtle Lake Township (Cass County) | $950 | 5.7% | $80,208 | $297,800 | $1,781 |
| Wabedo Township | — | 2.8% | $63,036 | $341,900 | $1,523 |
| Walden Township (Cass County) | — | 8.9% | $59,375 | $207,600 | $1,044 |
| Walker | $545 | 53.5% | $34,375 | $261,800 | $2,333 |
| Wilkinson Township | $818 | 27.8% | $64,286 | $192,000 | $1,488 |
| Wilson Township (Cass County) | $1,292 | 7.9% | $51,518 | $223,100 | $1,082 |
| Woodrow Township (Cass County) | $980 | 5.0% | $64,659 | $462,300 | $2,057 |
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 |
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Crime reported to police in Cass County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 105 | 87 | 276 | 31,493 | 5 of 6 |
| 2024 | 64 | 195 | 122 | 372 | 32,816 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 48 | 157 | 115 | 376 | 30,623 | 4 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cass County recorded 48 violent and 115 property crimes, 157 and 376 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 94% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
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 Cass County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Sheriff's Office | 28,262 | 48 | 105 |
| Lake Shore Police Department | 1,137 | 0 | 0 |
| Walker Police Department | 983 | — | — |
| Pine River Police Department | 927 | — | — |
| Motley Police Department | 688 | 0 | 10 |
| Pillager Police Department | 536 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Cass County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56472 | 8,830 | $878 | $342,500 | $81,328 | 14.3% |
| 56633 | 4,802 | $824 | $166,400 | $67,981 | 29.8% |
| 56474 | 4,475 | $830 | $238,600 | $59,922 | 16.7% |
| 56473 | 3,518 | $1,114 | $295,300 | $85,950 | 12.2% |
| 56466 | 3,284 | $690 | $237,100 | $61,910 | 14.6% |
| 56484 | 3,252 | $633 | $311,200 | $67,019 | 22.6% |
| 56435 | 2,801 | $811 | $256,800 | $62,381 | 7.2% |
| 56672 | 2,052 | $896 | $274,000 | $61,842 | 12.2% |
| 56452 | 1,936 | $719 | $352,700 | $62,941 | 10.7% |
| 56655 | 1,351 | $813 | $335,200 | $57,404 | 6.4% |
| 56662 | 624 | — | $428,900 | $69,643 | 2.1% |
| 56641 | 339 | $917 | $159,000 | $39,688 | 22.1% |
| 56626 | 254 | $857 | $150,000 | $44,853 | 34.1% |
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Questions about Cass County
What is the crime rate in Cass County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cass County recorded 157 violent and 376 property crimes per 100,000 residents (48 violent and 115 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cass County has the highest rent?
East Gull Lake has the highest median gross rent, $1,438 (±$426) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cass County has the lowest rent?
Gould Township has the lowest median gross rent, $435 (±$360) a month.
What is the median rent in Cass County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Cass County is $863 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cass County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cass County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cass 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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