Housing by town in Olmsted County, Minnesota
Olmsted County, Minnesota has 24 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,370 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $968 in 2015–2019 (+41.5%; Up after inflation).
Farmington Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,889) and Quincy Township the lowest ($650).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,370 (±$37)
- Households that rent
- 29.4%
- Median household income
- $95,406
- Places
- 24
Cities, towns and townships in Olmsted County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron | $1,135 | 16.8% | $124,010 | $345,300 | $4,740 |
| Cascade Township | — | 3.6% | $150,000 | $506,800 | $5,084 |
| Dover | $853 | 12.1% | $116,250 | $305,200 | $3,625 |
| Dover Township | — | 9.1% | $133,125 | $439,300 | $3,935 |
| Elmira Township | $775 | 8.7% | $117,917 | $423,000 | $3,841 |
| Eyota | $805 | 24.9% | $82,930 | $278,200 | $3,017 |
| Eyota Township | $1,357 | 12.8% | $91,989 | $465,900 | $4,452 |
| Farmington Township | $1,889 | 23.0% | $87,750 | $386,600 | $3,250 |
| Haverhill Township | $1,688 | 5.3% | $161,250 | $549,800 | $4,899 |
| High Forest Township | $1,800 | 8.2% | $108,558 | $396,000 | $3,543 |
| Kalmar Township | $994 | 10.9% | $160,764 | $469,300 | $4,500 |
| Marion Township | $1,143 | 6.2% | $116,797 | $416,100 | $3,640 |
| New Haven Township | — | 4.9% | $132,670 | $450,600 | $3,987 |
| Orion Township | $918 | 17.7% | $76,875 | $412,900 | $3,490 |
| Oronoco | $1,100 | 1.9% | $157,500 | $505,000 | $5,110 |
| Oronoco Township | — | 13.9% | $124,079 | $617,000 | $5,305 |
| Pleasant Grove Township | $1,469 | 11.0% | $77,000 | $396,700 | $3,322 |
| Quincy Township | $650 | 8.7% | $106,250 | $385,700 | $2,667 |
| Rochester | $1,399 | 34.9% | $89,389 | $310,500 | $3,258 |
| Rochester Township | — | 3.1% | $246,050 | $724,200 | $9,821 |
| Rock Dell Township | $1,347 | 14.1% | $118,333 | $501,300 | $3,233 |
| Salem Township (Olmsted County) | — | 3.2% | $102,143 | $417,100 | $3,973 |
| Stewartville | $1,070 | 18.2% | $82,632 | $265,300 | $3,427 |
| Viola Township | $950 | 3.0% | $111,667 | $440,000 | $3,776 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,550 | $47,550 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,600 | $54,350 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,700 | $61,150 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,750 | $67,900 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $44,050 | $73,350 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $47,300 | $78,800 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,550 | $84,200 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $89,650 | $141,000 |
How the places in Olmsted County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Olmsted County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 233 | 142 | 2,152 | 1,314 | 163,829 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 222 | 134 | 1,847 | 1,116 | 165,533 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 270 | 162 | 1,984 | 1,191 | 166,574 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Olmsted County recorded 270 violent and 1,984 property crimes, 162 and 1,191 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 Olmsted County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Police Department | 124,142 | 249 | 1,804 |
| Olmsted County Sheriff's Office | 42,432 | 21 | 180 |
ZIP codes in Olmsted County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55901 | 58,495 | $1,403 | $317,000 | $94,607 | 35.7% |
| 55904 | 29,639 | $1,304 | $253,600 | $77,016 | 35.7% |
| 55902 | 26,464 | $1,703 | $454,800 | $120,611 | 27.6% |
| 55906 | 20,437 | $1,196 | $377,800 | $93,685 | 25.0% |
| 55920 | 9,271 | $1,138 | $372,600 | $131,336 | 14.4% |
| 55976 | 8,509 | $1,086 | $280,200 | $87,330 | 16.1% |
| 55934 | 3,466 | $826 | $327,700 | $84,952 | 18.2% |
| 55960 | 3,375 | $1,200 | $481,200 | $130,227 | 6.7% |
| 55932 | 1,999 | $730 | $316,500 | $100,078 | 14.7% |
| 55929 | 1,383 | $855 | $332,300 | $118,977 | 10.3% |
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Questions about Olmsted County
What is the crime rate in Olmsted County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Olmsted County recorded 162 violent and 1,191 property crimes per 100,000 residents (270 violent and 1,984 property crimes in all).
Which place in Olmsted County has the highest rent?
Farmington Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,889 (±$492) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Olmsted County has the lowest rent?
Quincy Township has the lowest median gross rent, $650 (±$536) a month.
What is the median rent in Olmsted County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Olmsted County is $1,370 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olmsted County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olmsted County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Rochester, 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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