Housing by town in Clay County, Minnesota
Clay County, Minnesota has 41 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,019 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $865 in 2015–2019 (+17.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
Highland Grove Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,375) and Felton the lowest ($525).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,019 (±$45)
- Households that rent
- 34.1%
- Median household income
- $81,172
- Places
- 41
Cities, towns and townships in Clay County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Township | $875 | 15.5% | $98,750 | $235,400 | $2,079 |
| Barnesville | $848 | 16.7% | $97,917 | $248,700 | $2,577 |
| Barnesville Township | — | 2.9% | $113,750 | $309,500 | $2,452 |
| Comstock | — | 0.0% | $76,250 | $162,500 | $1,727 |
| Cromwell Township | — | 2.6% | $126,667 | $351,100 | $2,818 |
| Dilworth | $1,085 | 26.3% | $90,694 | $261,800 | $3,238 |
| Eglon Township | — | 5.3% | $138,750 | $417,900 | $3,160 |
| Elkton Township | — | 11.2% | $106,250 | $331,500 | $2,620 |
| Elmwood Township | — | 5.4% | $96,000 | $340,900 | $2,824 |
| Felton | $525 | 18.6% | $40,000 | $157,700 | $1,231 |
| Felton Township | — | 7.9% | $89,375 | $236,100 | $2,208 |
| Flowing Township | — | 2.8% | $122,000 | $315,600 | $2,031 |
| Georgetown | — | 12.8% | $41,750 | $115,000 | — |
| Georgetown Township | — | 3.8% | $95,000 | $333,300 | $3,038 |
| Glyndon | $667 | 14.3% | $95,313 | $264,800 | $3,088 |
| Glyndon Township | — | 3.1% | $110,000 | $307,100 | $2,324 |
| Goose Prairie Township | — | 7.5% | $110,625 | $322,700 | $2,700 |
| Hagen Township | — | 7.8% | $113,333 | $395,000 | $2,500 |
| Hawley | $733 | 29.8% | $99,188 | $280,400 | $3,396 |
| Hawley Township | $975 | 3.9% | $116,607 | $402,400 | $3,676 |
| Highland Grove Township | $1,375 | 12.3% | $99,286 | $335,200 | $2,737 |
| Hitterdal | — | 14.8% | $48,750 | $151,600 | $1,442 |
| Holy Cross Township | — | 9.1% | $122,188 | $442,900 | $3,500 |
| Humboldt Township | — | 4.3% | $102,500 | $344,400 | $2,576 |
| Keene Township | — | 5.6% | $101,250 | $237,500 | $2,275 |
| Kragnes Township | — | 10.3% | $104,792 | $371,400 | $3,000 |
| Kurtz Township | — | 7.1% | $138,750 | $385,200 | $3,393 |
| Moland Township | — | 3.2% | $118,750 | $346,500 | $2,603 |
| Moorhead | $1,033 | 41.9% | $72,761 | $249,000 | $3,104 |
| Moorhead Township | — | 0.0% | $156,696 | $407,100 | $3,500 |
| Morken Township | — | 0.0% | $103,750 | $342,900 | $3,267 |
| Oakport Township | — | 2.2% | $114,519 | $425,000 | $3,400 |
| Parke Township | — | 1.0% | $101,250 | $414,900 | $3,579 |
| Riverton Township | — | 2.3% | $107,656 | $388,500 | $3,221 |
| Sabin | — | 1.6% | $128,500 | $265,700 | $3,098 |
| Skree Township | — | 1.8% | $97,250 | $300,000 | $3,139 |
| Spring Prairie Township | — | 0.9% | $86,250 | $305,600 | $2,326 |
| Tansem Township | — | 4.3% | $105,625 | $317,500 | $2,365 |
| Ulen | $903 | 40.7% | $60,556 | $174,300 | $2,667 |
| Ulen Township | — | 3.7% | $97,188 | $280,800 | $2,581 |
| Viding Township | — | 28.6% | — | — | $2,429 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,200 | $40,350 | $64,550 |
| 2 people | $27,650 | $46,100 | $73,750 |
| 3 people | $31,100 | $51,850 | $82,950 |
| 4 people | $34,550 | $57,600 | $92,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $62,250 | $99,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,850 | $106,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $71,450 | $114,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $76,050 | $121,650 |
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Crime reported to police in Clay County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 218 | 328 | 1,202 | 1,810 | 66,419 | 6 of 6 |
| 2024 | 160 | 238 | 1,119 | 1,668 | 67,091 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 154 | 228 | 945 | 1,402 | 67,408 | 6 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Clay County recorded 154 violent and 945 property crimes, 228 and 1,402 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 Clay County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead Police Department | 46,027 | 138 | 681 |
| Clay County Sheriff's Office | 10,083 | 6 | 46 |
| Dilworth Police Department | 4,864 | 7 | 210 |
| Barnesville Police Department | 2,766 | 3 | 1 |
| Hawley Police Department | 2,284 | 0 | 4 |
| Glyndon Police Department | 1,384 | 0 | 3 |
ZIP codes in Clay County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56560 | 44,405 | $1,035 | $253,200 | $75,406 | 41.0% |
| 56549 | 5,028 | $749 | $341,500 | $105,968 | 15.8% |
| 56529 | 4,713 | $1,085 | $261,800 | $90,694 | 26.3% |
| 56514 | 3,994 | $866 | $264,800 | $100,845 | 14.0% |
| 56547 | 2,762 | $661 | $304,300 | $102,500 | 7.9% |
| 56580 | 1,305 | $746 | $282,200 | $107,813 | 4.5% |
| 56563 | 1,285 | — | — | — | — |
| 56585 | 1,064 | $850 | $301,400 | $71,250 | 21.4% |
| 56562 | 528 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 56552 | 527 | — | $193,300 | $51,786 | 10.6% |
| 56536 | 502 | $531 | $211,700 | $69,375 | 10.1% |
| 56546 | 210 | — | $267,900 | $78,750 | 8.7% |
| 56525 | 100 | — | $162,500 | $76,250 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Clay County
What is the crime rate in Clay County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Clay County recorded 228 violent and 1,402 property crimes per 100,000 residents (154 violent and 945 property crimes in all).
Which place in Clay County has the highest rent?
Highland Grove Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,375 (±$77) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Clay County has the lowest rent?
Felton has the lowest median gross rent, $525 (±$59) a month.
What is the median rent in Clay County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Clay County is $1,019 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Fargo, ND-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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