Housing by town in Houston County, Minnesota
Houston County, Minnesota has 24 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $879 (±$67) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $722 in 2015–2019 (+21.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Houston Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,667) and Brownsville the lowest ($570).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $879 (±$67)
- Households that rent
- 16.6%
- Median household income
- $79,825
- Places
- 24
Cities, towns and townships in Houston County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hammer Township | — | 6.2% | $66,250 | $225,000 | $1,917 |
| Brownsville | $570 | 7.4% | $66,750 | $174,100 | $2,236 |
| Brownsville Township | — | 5.3% | $99,091 | $328,600 | $2,886 |
| Caledonia | $839 | 25.6% | $76,477 | $157,900 | $1,811 |
| Caledonia Township | $741 | 10.0% | $93,750 | $296,400 | $2,750 |
| Crooked Creek Township | $813 | 17.6% | $82,500 | $189,300 | $1,888 |
| Eitzen | — | 21.2% | $53,438 | $116,800 | $1,292 |
| Hokah | $912 | 39.6% | $60,781 | $188,700 | $2,771 |
| Hokah Township | — | 1.3% | $103,929 | $349,000 | $2,818 |
| Houston | $928 | 23.6% | $55,759 | $180,100 | $2,645 |
| Houston Township | $1,667 | 9.8% | $90,625 | $363,000 | $3,526 |
| Jefferson Township | — | 5.1% | $110,625 | $255,000 | $1,446 |
| La Crescent | $889 | 14.0% | $85,368 | $272,400 | $3,704 |
| La Crescent Township | $930 | 10.6% | $110,417 | $373,600 | $3,690 |
| Mayville Township | — | 20.0% | $93,333 | $327,800 | $2,069 |
| Money Creek Township | — | 1.8% | $98,438 | $281,700 | $3,063 |
| Mound Prairie Township | $914 | 6.5% | $72,222 | $315,800 | $2,809 |
| Sheldon Township | $1,125 | 7.5% | $109,531 | $427,800 | $2,944 |
| Spring Grove | $978 | 28.8% | $59,625 | $156,000 | $2,076 |
| Spring Grove Township | — | 6.3% | $73,333 | $290,900 | $2,636 |
| Union Township | — | 9.4% | $94,375 | $392,900 | $3,028 |
| Wilmington Township | $608 | 11.2% | $65,000 | $363,300 | $2,512 |
| Winnebago Township | — | 10.2% | $106,250 | $263,500 | $1,868 |
| Yucatan Township | — | 8.5% | $103,125 | $356,000 | $2,610 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,250 | $37,050 | $59,300 |
| 2 people | $25,400 | $42,350 | $67,750 |
| 3 people | $28,600 | $47,650 | $76,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,900 | $84,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,150 | $91,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,400 | $98,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,600 | $105,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,850 | $111,750 |
How the places in Houston County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Houston County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 16 | 70 | 371 | 18,878 | 5 of 5 |
| 2024 | 10 | 54 | 76 | 407 | 18,690 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 | 7 | 38 | 38 | 207 | 18,360 | 5 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Houston County recorded 7 violent and 38 property crimes, 38 and 207 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 Houston County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County Sheriff's Office | 8,888 | 6 | 21 |
| La Crescent Police Department | 5,236 | 0 | 17 |
| Caledonia Police Department | 2,743 | 0 | 0 |
| Houston Police Department | 963 | 1 | 0 |
| Hokah Police Department | 530 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Houston County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55947 | 7,403 | $883 | $302,200 | $88,611 | 12.7% |
| 55921 | 4,659 | $836 | $201,600 | $80,161 | 21.0% |
| 55943 | 3,221 | $964 | $239,600 | $72,411 | 15.0% |
| 55974 | 1,902 | $947 | $186,300 | $59,205 | 20.6% |
| 55941 | 1,072 | $907 | $219,400 | $72,500 | 29.4% |
| 55919 | 1,040 | $675 | $223,300 | $77,917 | 6.7% |
| 55931 | 392 | $542 | $130,800 | $77,917 | 19.2% |
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Questions about Houston County
What is the crime rate in Houston County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Houston County recorded 38 violent and 207 property crimes per 100,000 residents (7 violent and 38 property crimes in all).
Which place in Houston County has the highest rent?
Houston Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,667 (±$208) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Houston County has the lowest rent?
Brownsville has the lowest median gross rent, $570 (±$40) a month.
What is the median rent in Houston County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Houston County is $879 (±$67) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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