Housing by town in Waseca County, Minnesota
Waseca County, Minnesota has 16 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $883 (±$66) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $669 in 2015–2019 (+32.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Otisco Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,500) and New Richland the lowest ($585).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $883 (±$66)
- Households that rent
- 19.3%
- Median household income
- $76,261
- Places
- 16
Cities, towns and townships in Waseca County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Township | — | 1.2% | $108,750 | $237,000 | $2,362 |
| Blooming Grove Township | $1,417 | 9.5% | $93,125 | $320,700 | $2,630 |
| Byron Township (Waseca County) | $795 | 38.0% | $112,500 | $275,000 | $2,000 |
| Freedom Township | — | 8.6% | $160,500 | $230,600 | $1,443 |
| Iosco Township | — | 2.5% | $109,167 | $353,900 | $3,523 |
| Janesville | $873 | 15.2% | $74,643 | $206,800 | $2,706 |
| Janesville Township | — | 13.8% | $111,719 | $332,200 | $3,213 |
| New Richland | $585 | 13.9% | $67,000 | $137,000 | $1,706 |
| New Richland Township | — | 3.6% | $94,250 | $299,200 | $2,618 |
| Otisco Township | $1,500 | 7.0% | $85,833 | $320,300 | $2,413 |
| St. Mary Township | — | 16.2% | $98,125 | $318,100 | $2,579 |
| Vivian Township | — | 5.7% | $78,750 | $325,000 | $3,400 |
| Waldorf | — | 10.2% | $48,000 | $133,000 | $1,438 |
| Waseca | $903 | 28.1% | $64,074 | $189,200 | $2,644 |
| Wilton Township | $833 | 6.7% | $100,833 | $240,000 | $2,183 |
| Woodville Township | $886 | 8.7% | $81,042 | $310,400 | $3,227 |
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 Waseca County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Waseca County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 111 | 185 | 978 | 18,912 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 32 | 167 | 159 | 831 | 19,137 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 22 | 118 | 146 | 782 | 18,668 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Waseca County recorded 22 violent and 146 property crimes, 118 and 782 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 Waseca County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca Police Department | 9,030 | 14 | 102 |
| Waseca County Sheriff's Office | 5,993 | 2 | 22 |
| Janesville Police Department | 2,465 | 4 | 11 |
| New Richland Police Department | 1,180 | 2 | 11 |
ZIP codes in Waseca County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56093 | 12,672 | $906 | $221,100 | $73,038 | 22.5% |
| 56048 | 4,025 | $871 | $238,600 | $85,532 | 12.5% |
| 56072 | 2,228 | $779 | $205,400 | $80,417 | 12.9% |
| 56091 | 256 | — | $154,800 | $56,250 | 8.1% |
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Questions about Waseca County
What is the crime rate in Waseca County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Waseca County recorded 118 violent and 782 property crimes per 100,000 residents (22 violent and 146 property crimes in all).
Which place in Waseca County has the highest rent?
Otisco Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,500 (±$245) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Waseca County has the lowest rent?
New Richland has the lowest median gross rent, $585 (±$150) a month.
What is the median rent in Waseca County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Waseca County is $883 (±$66) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waseca County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waseca County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Waseca 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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