Housing by town in Wadena County, Minnesota
Wadena County, Minnesota has 21 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $746 (±$86) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $668 in 2015–2019 (+11.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Leaf River Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,335) and Orton Township the lowest ($329).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $746 (±$86)
- Households that rent
- 26.4%
- Median household income
- $61,467
- Places
- 21
Cities, towns and townships in Wadena County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich | — | 31.8% | $37,500 | $89,000 | $1,208 |
| Aldrich Township | $425 | 13.1% | $88,153 | $203,500 | $1,801 |
| Blueberry Township | $930 | 9.5% | $94,250 | $266,000 | $2,480 |
| Bullard Township | $825 | 7.3% | $39,625 | $211,200 | $1,493 |
| Huntersville Township | — | 6.5% | $54,286 | $258,300 | $1,600 |
| Leaf River Township | $1,335 | 22.4% | $86,161 | $220,800 | $2,556 |
| Lyons Township (Wadena County) | — | 5.1% | $72,778 | $212,500 | $2,278 |
| Meadow Township | — | 7.2% | $52,569 | $169,400 | $1,281 |
| Menahga | $734 | 39.2% | $58,036 | $155,500 | $1,883 |
| Nimrod | — | 21.7% | $117,500 | $78,600 | $1,660 |
| North Germany Township | — | 3.7% | $59,688 | $226,300 | $1,677 |
| Orton Township | $329 | 24.8% | $58,750 | $238,600 | $1,889 |
| Red Eye Township | $925 | 12.1% | $72,000 | $236,100 | $2,061 |
| Rockwood Township (Wadena County) | — | 5.0% | $53,393 | $209,400 | $1,831 |
| Sebeka | $688 | 41.4% | $39,000 | $84,300 | $1,540 |
| Shell River Township | — | 4.8% | $63,500 | $254,200 | $2,484 |
| Thomastown Township | — | 8.9% | $91,094 | $256,900 | $2,663 |
| Verndale | $708 | 11.3% | $49,063 | $104,600 | $1,298 |
| Wadena | $684 | 41.9% | $56,080 | $160,800 | $1,493 |
| Wadena Township | $883 | 4.5% | $79,063 | $179,600 | $1,792 |
| Wing River Township | $854 | 7.9% | $62,500 | $277,800 | $1,868 |
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 Wadena County rank across Minnesota
- Minnesota places ranked by median rent
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- Minnesota places ranked by share of renters
- Minnesota places ranked by rent burden
- Minnesota places ranked by age of homes
- Minnesota places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- Minnesota places ranked by commute time
Police departments in Wadena County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadena County Sheriff's Office | 6,748 | 10 | 8 |
| Menahga Police Department | 1,370 | 2 | 1 |
| Sebeka Police Department | 756 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the residents the FBI counts for these departments do not match the Census Bureau’s count for the county (a department here also serves another county, or a state police troop is listed here), so a total would not be accurate.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Wadena County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56482 | 7,619 | $731 | $169,800 | $64,439 | 31.6% |
| 56464 | 5,053 | $841 | $207,700 | $70,833 | 18.2% |
| 56477 | 2,594 | $693 | $185,800 | $57,857 | 20.3% |
| 56481 | 2,255 | $675 | $167,700 | $73,295 | 10.2% |
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Questions about Wadena County
Which place in Wadena County has the highest rent?
Leaf River Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,335 (±$133) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Wadena County has the lowest rent?
Orton Township has the lowest median gross rent, $329 (±$202) a month.
What is the median rent in Wadena County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Wadena County is $746 (±$86) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wadena County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wadena County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Wadena 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.
Figures last updated on .