Housing by town in Wilkin County, Minnesota
Wilkin County, Minnesota has 30 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $564 (±$159) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $523 in 2015–2019 (+7.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
Campbell has the highest median gross rent ($778) and Wolverton the lowest ($475).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $564 (±$159)
- Households that rent
- 20.3%
- Median household income
- $71,410
- Places
- 30
Cities, towns and townships in Wilkin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Township (Wilkin County) | — | 9.3% | $93,281 | $232,800 | $1,861 |
| Andrea Township | — | 9.5% | — | $405,600 | $4,056 |
| Atherton Township | — | 18.3% | $104,375 | $309,100 | $1,478 |
| Bradford Township (Wilkin County) | — | 0.0% | $77,188 | $221,200 | $1,531 |
| Brandrup Township | — | 14.8% | $100,417 | $187,500 | $1,300 |
| Breckenridge | $515 | 30.8% | $58,963 | $144,500 | $1,354 |
| Breckenridge Township | — | 0.0% | $91,071 | $282,100 | $1,804 |
| Campbell | $778 | 14.7% | $79,313 | $107,300 | $736 |
| Campbell Township | — | 8.7% | $78,750 | $225,000 | $2,063 |
| Champion Township | — | 0.0% | $56,818 | $96,200 | $729 |
| Connelly Township | — | 9.3% | $66,667 | $239,700 | $1,775 |
| Deerhorn Township | — | 3.1% | $93,750 | $237,500 | $1,361 |
| Doran | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Foxhome | — | 0.0% | $78,125 | $86,300 | $714 |
| Foxhome Township | — | 16.7% | $186,250 | $265,000 | $1,850 |
| Kent | — | 0.0% | $39,286 | $103,300 | $653 |
| Manston Township | — | 7.7% | — | $433,300 | $256 |
| McCauleyville Township | — | 9.1% | $144,375 | $287,500 | $900 |
| Meadows Township | — | 0.0% | $133,056 | $250,000 | — |
| Mitchell Township | — | 7.7% | $98,021 | $307,100 | $2,059 |
| Nashua | — | 64.7% | $11,250 | — | — |
| Nilsen Township | — | 0.0% | $91,364 | $231,300 | $1,800 |
| Nordick Township | — | 0.0% | $105,962 | $222,200 | $3,192 |
| Prairie View Township | — | 2.7% | $99,583 | $328,800 | $2,225 |
| Roberts Township | — | 0.0% | $66,524 | $98,000 | $946 |
| Rothsay | $775 | 14.2% | $86,250 | $153,400 | $2,444 |
| Sunnyside Township | — | 13.8% | $122,813 | $241,700 | $1,656 |
| Tanberg Township | — | 5.3% | $76,250 | $266,700 | — |
| Wolverton | $475 | 19.7% | $68,125 | $87,500 | $724 |
| Wolverton Township | — | 15.0% | $102,083 | $261,100 | $2,000 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,650 | $34,350 | $54,950 |
| 2 people | $23,600 | $39,250 | $62,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,150 | $70,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,050 | $78,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,000 | $84,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,900 | $91,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,850 | $97,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,750 | $103,650 |
How the places in Wilkin County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Wilkin County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 111 | 33 | 524 | 6,303 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 21 | 333 | 15 | 238 | 6,298 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 112 | 13 | 209 | 6,233 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Wilkin County recorded 7 violent and 13 property crimes, 112 and 209 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 Wilkin County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge Police Department | 3,281 | 7 | 8 |
| Wilkin County Sheriff's Office | 2,952 | 0 | 5 |
ZIP codes in Wilkin County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56520 | 3,852 | $515 | $166,700 | $64,792 | 27.1% |
| 56579 | 1,050 | $742 | $235,500 | $89,583 | 8.4% |
| 56522 | 604 | $900 | $163,100 | $82,361 | 11.9% |
| 56594 | 442 | — | $218,800 | $95,833 | 12.6% |
| 56553 | 261 | — | $119,200 | $66,994 | 1.4% |
| 56543 | 222 | — | $180,400 | $89,500 | 6.6% |
| 56565 | 83 | — | — | $53,846 | 23.9% |
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Questions about Wilkin County
What is the crime rate in Wilkin County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Wilkin County recorded 112 violent and 209 property crimes per 100,000 residents (7 violent and 13 property crimes in all).
Which place in Wilkin County has the highest rent?
Campbell has the highest median gross rent, $778 (±$66) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Wilkin County has the lowest rent?
Wolverton has the lowest median gross rent, $475 (±$235) a month.
What is the median rent in Wilkin County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Wilkin County is $564 (±$159) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkin County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkin County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Wilkin 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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