Housing by town in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Crow Wing County, Minnesota has 46 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $971 (±$50) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $806 in 2015–2019 (+20.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Center Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,468) and Emily the lowest ($680).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $971 (±$50)
- Households that rent
- 23.0%
- Median household income
- $72,589
- Places
- 46
Cities, towns and townships in Crow Wing County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter | $1,154 | 37.4% | $70,688 | $324,100 | $3,025 |
| Bay Lake Township | $1,337 | 7.4% | $74,286 | $434,400 | $2,414 |
| Brainerd | $827 | 43.5% | $56,111 | $192,500 | $2,082 |
| Breezy Point | $1,137 | 5.7% | $85,938 | $340,800 | $2,456 |
| Center Township | $1,468 | 11.3% | $74,554 | $339,100 | $1,967 |
| Crosby | $849 | 45.8% | $41,554 | $185,600 | $1,213 |
| Crosslake | $1,042 | 16.2% | $79,635 | $473,700 | $3,301 |
| Crow Wing Township | $1,393 | 10.9% | $99,861 | $293,600 | $2,323 |
| Cuyuna | — | 3.3% | $81,875 | $308,300 | $2,221 |
| Daggett Brook Township | — | 2.3% | $66,429 | $318,300 | $1,604 |
| Deerwood | $711 | 40.7% | $62,981 | $225,000 | $1,775 |
| Deerwood Township (Crow Wing County) | $1,219 | 4.5% | $95,119 | $422,700 | $2,014 |
| Emily | $680 | 6.3% | $68,250 | $348,800 | $2,377 |
| Fairfield Township (Crow Wing County) | — | 4.6% | $69,792 | $298,200 | $2,051 |
| Fifty Lakes | — | 6.2% | $84,615 | $457,300 | $2,675 |
| Fort Ripley | — | 9.1% | $53,542 | $275,000 | $1,833 |
| Fort Ripley Township | $1,232 | 4.8% | $75,000 | $322,300 | $2,242 |
| Gail Lake Township | — | 6.0% | $55,417 | $225,000 | $960 |
| Garrison | $925 | 27.5% | $51,250 | — | — |
| Garrison Township | $825 | 6.2% | $73,250 | $263,000 | $1,477 |
| Ideal Township | $1,136 | 6.6% | $108,355 | $461,300 | $2,950 |
| Irondale Township | $855 | 10.6% | $86,591 | $296,200 | $1,628 |
| Ironton | $1,014 | 42.6% | $62,813 | $144,000 | $1,026 |
| Jenkins | $1,018 | 19.6% | $74,250 | $275,000 | $2,039 |
| Jenkins Township | — | 0.4% | $105,625 | $383,700 | $1,948 |
| Lake Edward Township | — | 3.0% | $82,292 | $386,400 | $2,262 |
| Little Pine Township | — | 0.0% | $57,875 | $225,000 | $450 |
| Long Lake Township (Crow Wing County) | $1,330 | 8.5% | $85,385 | $321,500 | $1,886 |
| Manhattan Beach | — | 0.0% | $68,750 | $290,000 | $1,333 |
| Maple Grove Township (Crow Wing County) | — | 2.8% | $83,750 | $337,900 | $2,135 |
| Mission Township | $958 | 5.0% | $80,662 | $424,500 | $2,116 |
| Nisswa | $867 | 5.7% | $100,000 | $481,200 | $3,613 |
| Nokay Lake Township | $1,208 | 10.3% | $83,750 | $304,300 | $2,384 |
| Oak Lawn Township | $844 | 11.7% | $85,417 | $263,200 | $1,813 |
| Pelican Township (Crow Wing County) | $825 | 13.9% | $69,250 | $458,300 | $2,948 |
| Pequot Lakes | $847 | 34.9% | $63,699 | $289,300 | $2,442 |
| Perry Lake Township | — | 6.8% | $62,500 | $243,400 | $1,266 |
| Platte Lake Township | $1,333 | 9.4% | $75,417 | $263,800 | $1,414 |
| Rabbit Lake Township | — | 4.5% | $76,619 | $354,100 | $2,096 |
| Riverton | $730 | 18.0% | $55,313 | $120,800 | $760 |
| Roosevelt Township (Crow Wing County) | $1,304 | 16.3% | $79,167 | $284,000 | $1,726 |
| Ross Lake Township | — | 3.8% | $125,417 | $364,200 | $1,852 |
| St. Mathias Township | — | 1.9% | $118,750 | $284,600 | $2,113 |
| Timothy Township | — | 4.1% | $98,750 | $323,300 | $1,346 |
| Trommald | $700 | 15.7% | $53,625 | $155,400 | $825 |
| Wolford Township | — | 6.2% | $74,063 | $368,500 | $1,760 |
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 Crow Wing County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Crow Wing County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 148 | 217 | 724 | 1,063 | 68,124 | 10 of 10 |
| 2024 | 117 | 168 | 689 | 991 | 69,538 | 10 of 10 |
| 2025 | 85 | 127 | 480 | 715 | 67,112 | 9 of 10 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Crow Wing County recorded 85 violent and 480 property crimes, 127 and 715 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% 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 Crow Wing County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office | 32,593 | 35 | 59 |
| Brainerd Police Department | 14,407 | 36 | 228 |
| Baxter Police Department | 9,317 | 11 | 163 |
| Breezy Point Police Department | 2,793 | 0 | 0 |
| Pequot Lakes Police Department | 2,478 | 0 | 0 |
| Crosslake Police Department | 2,415 | 1 | 16 |
| Crosby Police Department | 2,321 | — | — |
| Nisswa Police Department | 2,205 | 2 | 13 |
| Deerwood Police Department | 569 | 0 | 1 |
| Cuyuna Police Department | 335 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Crow Wing County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56401 | 31,841 | $883 | $261,600 | $73,128 | 26.4% |
| 56425 | 8,932 | $1,148 | $324,600 | $70,740 | 36.9% |
| 56468 | 4,520 | $958 | $465,800 | $100,300 | 5.6% |
| 56441 | 3,348 | $856 | $208,700 | $50,298 | 32.9% |
| 56444 | 3,331 | $853 | $365,200 | $77,500 | 14.8% |
| 56442 | 2,762 | $1,000 | $479,800 | $79,896 | 15.6% |
| 56465 | 2,476 | $1,663 | $372,100 | $74,400 | 4.3% |
| 56449 | 1,710 | $1,100 | $309,100 | $74,861 | 4.3% |
| 56455 | 1,688 | $1,013 | $222,600 | $73,214 | 21.6% |
| 56450 | 983 | $941 | $197,200 | $61,394 | 19.4% |
| 56447 | 843 | $683 | $334,700 | $64,464 | 5.7% |
| 56448 | 476 | — | $433,900 | $93,365 | 5.8% |
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Questions about Crow Wing County
What is the crime rate in Crow Wing County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Crow Wing County recorded 127 violent and 715 property crimes per 100,000 residents (85 violent and 480 property crimes in all).
Which place in Crow Wing County has the highest rent?
Center Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,468 (±$269) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Crow Wing County has the lowest rent?
Emily has the lowest median gross rent, $680 (±$12) a month.
What is the median rent in Crow Wing County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Crow Wing County is $971 (±$50) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crow Wing County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crow Wing County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Crow Wing 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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