Housing by town in Steele County, Minnesota
Steele County, Minnesota has 17 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,061 (±$69) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $770 in 2015–2019 (+37.8%; Up after inflation).
Summit Township (Steele County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,625) and Ellendale the lowest ($804).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,061 (±$69)
- Households that rent
- 20.6%
- Median household income
- $84,196
- Places
- 17
Cities, towns and townships in Steele County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Township | — | 4.9% | $86,667 | $303,500 | $2,864 |
| Berlin Township | — | 2.2% | $100,972 | $279,500 | $2,189 |
| Blooming Prairie | $907 | 13.2% | $63,656 | $161,300 | $2,182 |
| Blooming Prairie Township | $875 | 9.4% | $103,000 | $270,500 | $2,765 |
| Clinton Falls Township | $1,375 | 3.3% | $101,042 | $394,400 | $3,966 |
| Deerfield Township (Steele County) | — | 10.0% | $97,222 | $350,000 | $2,905 |
| Ellendale | $804 | 17.2% | $89,375 | $155,200 | $2,194 |
| Havana Township | $1,292 | 9.6% | $91,563 | $380,800 | $3,600 |
| Lemond Township | $1,375 | 3.6% | $108,958 | $263,200 | $2,219 |
| Medford | $1,175 | 19.7% | $108,250 | $249,600 | $3,103 |
| Medford Township | $1,389 | 6.6% | $77,361 | $57,700 | $687 |
| Meriden Township | — | 3.1% | $112,500 | $258,300 | $2,506 |
| Merton Township | $1,292 | 8.4% | $92,292 | $356,000 | $3,375 |
| Owatonna | $1,067 | 24.4% | $80,750 | $245,200 | $3,222 |
| Owatonna Township | — | 5.1% | $129,750 | $352,200 | $2,708 |
| Somerset Township | $1,088 | 13.0% | $102,750 | $283,300 | $2,701 |
| Summit Township (Steele County) | $1,625 | 12.4% | $106,875 | $321,700 | $2,628 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,600 | $40,950 | $65,550 |
| 2 people | $28,100 | $46,800 | $74,900 |
| 3 people | $31,600 | $52,650 | $84,250 |
| 4 people | $35,100 | $58,500 | $93,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,200 | $101,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $67,900 | $108,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,550 | $116,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,250 | $123,600 |
How the places in Steele County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Steele County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 163 | 283 | 754 | 37,517 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 46 | 129 | 284 | 794 | 35,781 | 2 of 3 |
| 2025 | 67 | 178 | 206 | 549 | 37,549 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Steele County recorded 67 violent and 206 property crimes, 178 and 549 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 Steele County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Police Department | 26,680 | 57 | 167 |
| Steele County Sheriff's Office | 8,938 | 8 | 35 |
| Blooming Prairie Police Department | 1,931 | 2 | 4 |
ZIP codes in Steele County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55060 | 29,599 | $1,069 | $251,100 | $84,906 | 22.8% |
| 55917 | 3,410 | $907 | $207,000 | $75,208 | 10.8% |
| 55049 | 2,636 | $1,302 | $247,800 | $90,625 | 14.0% |
| 56026 | 2,124 | $818 | $232,700 | $100,169 | 9.4% |
| 56046 | 157 | — | $98,900 | $61,042 | 8.2% |
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Questions about Steele County
What is the crime rate in Steele County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Steele County recorded 178 violent and 549 property crimes per 100,000 residents (67 violent and 206 property crimes in all).
Which place in Steele County has the highest rent?
Summit Township (Steele County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,625 (±$532) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Steele County has the lowest rent?
Ellendale has the lowest median gross rent, $804 (±$173) a month.
What is the median rent in Steele County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Steele County is $1,061 (±$69) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steele County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steele County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Steele 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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