Housing by town in Mower County, Minnesota
Mower County, Minnesota has 34 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $927 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $716 in 2015–2019 (+29.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Clayton Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,563) and Lyle the lowest ($575).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $927 (±$64)
- Households that rent
- 22.4%
- Median household income
- $73,074
- Places
- 34
Cities, towns and townships in Mower County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | $823 | 12.3% | $93,594 | $170,700 | $2,438 |
| Adams Township | $819 | 16.1% | $104,375 | $245,100 | $2,850 |
| Austin | $953 | 28.5% | $68,057 | $163,900 | $1,698 |
| Austin Township | $1,094 | 9.2% | $96,250 | $229,800 | $1,709 |
| Bennington Township | — | 8.5% | $114,375 | $329,200 | $2,833 |
| Brownsdale | $739 | 11.1% | $77,614 | $148,600 | $1,611 |
| Clayton Township | $1,563 | 10.8% | $80,114 | $370,000 | $3,750 |
| Dexter | $859 | 33.1% | $93,750 | $185,900 | $1,667 |
| Dexter Township | — | 21.0% | $93,750 | $277,500 | $2,206 |
| Elkton | — | 8.5% | $53,523 | $191,100 | $2,481 |
| Frankford Township | $1,125 | 3.8% | $121,250 | $420,500 | $3,321 |
| Grand Meadow | $644 | 13.0% | $72,125 | $188,000 | $2,924 |
| Grand Meadow Township | — | 13.4% | $106,667 | $358,600 | $3,107 |
| Lansing Township | $793 | 6.3% | $82,115 | $265,400 | $2,317 |
| Le Roy | $697 | 20.9% | $54,485 | $122,800 | $1,673 |
| Le Roy Township | — | 7.1% | $71,250 | $288,000 | $2,193 |
| Lodi Township | $1,500 | 19.7% | $96,250 | $361,400 | $2,673 |
| Lyle | $575 | 27.8% | $58,269 | $111,800 | $1,168 |
| Lyle Township | — | 3.7% | $102,857 | $248,800 | $2,561 |
| Mapleview | $583 | 27.0% | $33,750 | $76,700 | $814 |
| Marshall Township | — | 1.9% | $110,417 | $344,200 | $2,260 |
| Nevada Township | $1,104 | 7.4% | $75,625 | $301,800 | $2,663 |
| Pleasant Valley Township | $933 | 13.1% | $114,583 | $300,000 | $3,133 |
| Racine | $1,271 | 10.7% | $97,788 | $260,000 | $2,444 |
| Racine Township | — | 0.0% | $128,529 | $330,400 | $3,561 |
| Red Rock Township | $950 | 5.2% | $86,875 | $319,400 | $2,272 |
| Rose Creek | — | 7.8% | $81,875 | $150,000 | $1,838 |
| Sargeant | — | 0.0% | $71,250 | $157,500 | $1,875 |
| Sargeant Township | $700 | 16.5% | $114,464 | $325,000 | $2,788 |
| Taopi | — | 4.3% | $73,750 | $230,000 | $2,000 |
| Udolpho Township | — | 2.1% | $141,875 | $339,100 | $2,392 |
| Waltham | $1,188 | 18.2% | $69,167 | $95,000 | $750 |
| Waltham Township | — | 3.7% | $95,000 | $285,000 | $2,328 |
| Windom Township | — | 9.5% | $105,625 | $221,400 | $2,067 |
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 Mower County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Mower County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 191 | 522 | 1,295 | 40,297 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 55 | 136 | 509 | 1,261 | 40,374 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 68 | 165 | 510 | 1,237 | 41,225 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mower County recorded 68 violent and 510 property crimes, 165 and 1,237 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 Mower County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Police Department | 26,812 | 50 | 449 |
| Mower County Sheriff's Office | 14,413 | 18 | 61 |
ZIP codes in Mower County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55912 | 29,632 | $951 | $170,200 | $70,177 | 26.0% |
| 55936 | 1,785 | $933 | $232,500 | $85,114 | 12.0% |
| 55909 | 1,387 | $719 | $213,200 | $96,736 | 9.7% |
| 55951 | 1,385 | $746 | $168,800 | $61,131 | 17.2% |
| 55918 | 1,084 | $813 | $163,700 | $78,523 | 11.7% |
| 55970 | 1,068 | $876 | $211,900 | $85,000 | 12.4% |
| 55967 | 1,001 | $1,271 | $317,700 | $109,583 | 5.0% |
| 55953 | 901 | $604 | $166,500 | $72,500 | 18.2% |
| 55926 | 799 | $818 | $226,700 | $100,000 | 26.1% |
| 55982 | 551 | $1,188 | $309,300 | $102,344 | 6.0% |
| 55961 | 520 | $761 | $172,200 | $98,214 | 16.7% |
| 55973 | 251 | — | $286,100 | $110,417 | 8.1% |
| 55933 | 215 | $875 | $221,100 | $56,250 | 7.0% |
| 55977 | 180 | $1,188 | $305,600 | $61,250 | 16.9% |
| 55950 | 129 | — | $162,500 | $61,250 | 13.4% |
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Questions about Mower County
What is the crime rate in Mower County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mower County recorded 165 violent and 1,237 property crimes per 100,000 residents (68 violent and 510 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mower County has the highest rent?
Clayton Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,563 (±$874) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mower County has the lowest rent?
Lyle has the lowest median gross rent, $575 (±$523) a month.
What is the median rent in Mower County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Mower County is $927 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mower County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mower County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mower 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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