Housing by town in Lyon County, Minnesota
Lyon County, Minnesota has 31 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $781 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $666 in 2015–2019 (+17.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Fairview Township (Lyon County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,417) and Clifton Township (Lyon County) the lowest ($588).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $781 (±$53)
- Households that rent
- 27.5%
- Median household income
- $75,303
- Places
- 31
Cities, towns and townships in Lyon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amiret Township | $875 | 7.6% | $109,375 | $253,600 | $1,517 |
| Balaton | $1,138 | 25.1% | $54,688 | $94,000 | $1,281 |
| Clifton Township (Lyon County) | $588 | 12.2% | $113,750 | $406,000 | $1,896 |
| Coon Creek Township | — | 4.9% | $96,250 | $249,000 | $1,431 |
| Cottonwood | $683 | 22.0% | $97,500 | $176,200 | $2,380 |
| Custer Township | — | 8.3% | $73,750 | $242,900 | $1,850 |
| Eidsvold Township | — | 14.0% | $99,375 | $269,400 | $1,813 |
| Fairview Township (Lyon County) | $1,417 | 10.5% | $108,750 | $229,800 | $1,765 |
| Florence | — | 14.3% | $64,583 | $150,000 | $1,200 |
| Garvin | — | 3.9% | $43,438 | $66,100 | $756 |
| Ghent | $936 | 15.7% | $94,000 | $150,000 | $1,917 |
| Grandview Township | — | 8.8% | $113,750 | $282,800 | $2,391 |
| Island Lake Township (Lyon County) | — | 6.2% | $125,781 | $277,100 | $2,083 |
| Lake Marshall Township | $1,250 | 4.7% | $123,750 | $335,500 | $2,968 |
| Lucas Township | — | 6.3% | $91,250 | $330,800 | $2,448 |
| Lynd | $1,156 | 12.4% | $79,167 | $187,500 | $1,636 |
| Lynd Township | $1,097 | 18.8% | $109,167 | $289,100 | $2,311 |
| Lyons Township (Lyon County) | — | 3.3% | $122,500 | $244,000 | $1,706 |
| Marshall | $779 | 37.1% | $68,566 | $210,300 | $2,417 |
| Minneota | $640 | 21.3% | $74,091 | $161,300 | $1,753 |
| Monroe Township | — | 12.5% | $78,000 | $172,900 | $1,833 |
| Nordland Township (Lyon County) | — | 10.7% | $106,250 | $275,000 | $1,906 |
| Rock Lake Township | — | 11.8% | $95,833 | $310,000 | $1,803 |
| Russell | $596 | 8.6% | $57,083 | $107,600 | $978 |
| Shelburne Township | — | 8.0% | $147,800 | $255,000 | $1,381 |
| Sodus Township | — | 10.6% | $91,250 | $266,700 | $1,929 |
| Stanley Township | $682 | 27.9% | $106,250 | $341,200 | $2,042 |
| Taunton | $613 | 10.2% | $45,313 | $76,900 | $938 |
| Tracy | $697 | 20.1% | $67,788 | $113,400 | $1,753 |
| Vallers Township | — | 4.8% | $131,250 | $170,800 | $1,295 |
| Westerheim Township | $725 | 8.1% | $112,500 | $270,500 | $1,875 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,500 | $35,850 | $57,300 |
| 2 people | $24,600 | $40,950 | $65,500 |
| 3 people | $27,650 | $46,050 | $73,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,150 | $81,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,450 | $101,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,550 | $108,050 |
How the places in Lyon County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Lyon County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 180 | 123 | 527 | 23,332 | 3 of 4 |
| 2024 | 47 | 199 | 141 | 598 | 23,596 | 3 of 4 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Lyon County recorded 47 violent and 141 property crimes, 199 and 598 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 92% 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 Lyon County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Police Department | 13,924 | 38 | 101 |
| Lyon County Sheriff's Office | 8,328 | 7 | 34 |
| Tracy Police Department | 2,033 | — | — |
| Minneota Police Department | 1,344 | 2 | 6 |
ZIP codes in Lyon County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56258 | 15,888 | $778 | $219,600 | $72,731 | 34.2% |
| 56175 | 2,972 | $760 | $154,400 | $73,750 | 16.0% |
| 56264 | 2,277 | $675 | $189,600 | $81,071 | 18.9% |
| 56229 | 1,672 | $756 | $205,600 | $104,375 | 16.4% |
| 56115 | 1,123 | $1,079 | $193,300 | $64,000 | 20.4% |
| 56169 | 780 | $589 | $136,500 | $82,083 | 7.8% |
| 56157 | 707 | $1,120 | $228,100 | $91,250 | 16.7% |
| 56239 | 587 | $936 | $186,400 | $99,821 | 13.2% |
| 56132 | 462 | $983 | $289,600 | $73,750 | 7.5% |
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Questions about Lyon County
What is the crime rate in Lyon County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Lyon County recorded 199 violent and 598 property crimes per 100,000 residents (47 violent and 141 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lyon County has the highest rent?
Fairview Township (Lyon County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,417 (±$180) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lyon County has the lowest rent?
Clifton Township (Lyon County) has the lowest median gross rent, $588 (±$181) a month.
What is the median rent in Lyon County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Lyon County is $781 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyon County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyon County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lyon 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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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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