Housing by town in Lincoln County, Minnesota
Lincoln County, Minnesota has 20 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $674 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $616 in 2015–2019 (+9.4%; Down after inflation).
Hendricks has the highest median gross rent ($775) and Lake Benton the lowest ($513).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $674 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 18.6%
- Median household income
- $69,694
- Places
- 20
Cities, towns and townships in Lincoln County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Township | — | 5.1% | $96,250 | $291,700 | $1,467 |
| Arco | — | 16.7% | $63,333 | $82,000 | $1,184 |
| Ash Lake Township | — | 17.6% | $58,750 | $269,600 | $2,500 |
| Diamond Lake Township | — | 1.2% | $106,250 | $212,500 | $2,400 |
| Drammen Township | — | 23.5% | — | $156,300 | $1,083 |
| Hansonville Township | — | 0.0% | $75,216 | — | $4,129 |
| Hendricks | $775 | 23.1% | $51,250 | $115,500 | $1,570 |
| Hendricks Township | — | 0.0% | $88,958 | $315,600 | $2,941 |
| Hope Township | — | 3.0% | $130,625 | $240,600 | $2,393 |
| Ivanhoe | $625 | 28.4% | $52,552 | $66,500 | $1,237 |
| Lake Benton | $513 | 26.1% | $52,250 | $99,800 | $1,120 |
| Lake Benton Township | — | 5.7% | $71,875 | $329,200 | $2,604 |
| Lake Stay Township | — | 0.0% | $106,250 | $222,100 | $2,147 |
| Limestone Township | — | 14.8% | $88,750 | $362,500 | $2,700 |
| Marble Township | — | 14.9% | $70,104 | $277,800 | $2,111 |
| Marshfield Township | — | 12.2% | $115,000 | $337,500 | $2,471 |
| Royal Township | — | 14.3% | $143,750 | $240,600 | $1,925 |
| Shaokatan Township | — | 12.3% | $72,750 | $235,000 | $1,750 |
| Tyler | $750 | 24.9% | $65,500 | $151,100 | $1,272 |
| Verdi Township | $563 | 22.0% | $44,250 | $183,300 | $1,333 |
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 Lincoln County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Lincoln County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 36 | 5 | 90 | 5,572 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 54 | 5,530 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 4 | 72 | 5 | 90 | 5,560 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lincoln County recorded 4 violent and 5 property crimes, 72 and 90 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 Lincoln County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Sheriff's Office | 4,466 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyler Police Department | 1,094 | 0 | 1 |
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56178 | 1,669 | $750 | $165,400 | $87,031 | 18.6% |
| 56149 | 1,318 | $548 | $169,200 | $65,556 | 20.1% |
| 56136 | 1,203 | $750 | $225,600 | $68,281 | 16.7% |
| 56142 | 1,036 | $658 | $120,500 | $57,500 | 22.7% |
| 56280 | 530 | $925 | $203,400 | $78,214 | 19.1% |
| 56113 | 208 | — | $115,200 | $74,375 | 11.7% |
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Questions about Lincoln County
What is the crime rate in Lincoln County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lincoln County recorded 72 violent and 90 property crimes per 100,000 residents (4 violent and 5 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lincoln County has the highest rent?
Hendricks has the highest median gross rent, $775 (±$239) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lincoln County has the lowest rent?
Lake Benton has the lowest median gross rent, $513 (±$124) a month.
What is the median rent in Lincoln County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Lincoln County is $674 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lincoln 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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