Housing by town in Murray County, Minnesota
Murray County, Minnesota has 29 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $810 (±$48) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $572 in 2015–2019 (+41.6%; Up after inflation).
Dovray Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,281) and Fenton Township the lowest ($683).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $810 (±$48)
- Households that rent
- 17.8%
- Median household income
- $74,033
- Places
- 29
Cities, towns and townships in Murray County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca | — | 15.1% | $48,125 | $58,800 | $394 |
| Belfast Township | — | 2.9% | $55,417 | $231,300 | $1,446 |
| Bondin Township | — | 11.2% | $112,969 | $306,000 | $1,963 |
| Cameron Township | — | 7.7% | $98,750 | $162,500 | $1,125 |
| Chanarambie Township | — | 11.3% | $78,750 | $170,300 | $775 |
| Chandler | $806 | 29.5% | $96,786 | $161,100 | $1,200 |
| Currie | $950 | 4.4% | $47,250 | $82,800 | $888 |
| Des Moines River Township | $1,125 | 40.4% | — | — | $900 |
| Dovray | — | 3.8% | $51,875 | $50,700 | $620 |
| Dovray Township | $1,281 | 27.6% | $81,875 | $175,000 | $1,173 |
| Ellsborough Township | — | 28.9% | $72,500 | $182,100 | $760 |
| Fenton Township | $683 | 12.5% | $73,750 | $175,000 | $1,583 |
| Fulda | $834 | 21.1% | $71,136 | $164,700 | $1,795 |
| Hadley | — | 5.9% | — | — | — |
| Holly Township | — | 18.2% | $54,286 | $307,700 | $1,750 |
| Iona | $768 | 15.3% | $44,583 | $65,600 | $782 |
| Iona Township (Murray County) | — | 4.8% | $89,167 | $300,000 | $1,700 |
| Lake Sarah Township | — | 9.4% | $73,750 | $382,500 | $2,382 |
| Lake Wilson | — | 6.8% | $65,500 | $98,600 | $573 |
| Leeds Township | — | 3.5% | $89,375 | $206,900 | $900 |
| Lime Lake Township | — | 19.0% | $80,938 | $215,000 | $1,194 |
| Lowville Township | — | 4.8% | $103,542 | $238,900 | $600 |
| Mason Township | — | 17.7% | $90,833 | $333,300 | $2,636 |
| Moulton Township | — | 16.3% | $86,250 | $256,300 | $1,250 |
| Murray Township | — | 10.2% | $95,625 | $346,400 | $2,184 |
| Shetek Township | — | 5.6% | $96,250 | $322,900 | $2,284 |
| Skandia Township | — | 2.3% | $83,438 | $240,000 | $1,250 |
| Slayton | $752 | 26.0% | $62,344 | $161,700 | $1,452 |
| Slayton Township | — | 9.8% | $74,688 | $252,800 | $1,224 |
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 Murray County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Murray County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 125 | 21 | 262 | 8,028 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 6 | 74 | 43 | 533 | 8,073 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 6 | 75 | 17 | 212 | 8,036 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Murray County recorded 6 violent and 17 property crimes, 75 and 212 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 Murray County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray County Sheriff's Office | 4,764 | 4 | 8 |
| Slayton Police Department | 1,955 | 2 | 6 |
| Fulda Police Department | 1,317 | 0 | 3 |
ZIP codes in Murray County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56172 | 2,987 | $717 | $187,300 | $71,875 | 21.2% |
| 56131 | 2,238 | $831 | $180,100 | $73,063 | 17.6% |
| 56122 | 660 | $747 | $174,400 | $97,321 | 22.9% |
| 56151 | 643 | $1,025 | $164,400 | $74,167 | 7.1% |
| 56123 | 420 | $950 | $119,600 | $56,750 | 6.7% |
| 56141 | 362 | $764 | $155,000 | $54,306 | 10.1% |
| 56114 | 309 | $1,063 | $159,600 | $71,667 | 25.4% |
| 56125 | 41 | — | $50,700 | $51,875 | 3.8% |
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Questions about Murray County
What is the crime rate in Murray County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Murray County recorded 75 violent and 212 property crimes per 100,000 residents (6 violent and 17 property crimes in all).
Which place in Murray County has the highest rent?
Dovray Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,281 (±$1,166) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Murray County has the lowest rent?
Fenton Township has the lowest median gross rent, $683 (±$216) a month.
What is the median rent in Murray County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Murray County is $810 (±$48) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murray County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murray County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Murray 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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