What kinds of homes are in Heron Lake, MN?

Name: Types of homes in Heron Lake, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Heron Lake, MN has 304 (±48) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 245 homes per square mile of land.

91.1% are detached single-family houses.

0.0% are in buildings of two to four units.

6.2% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 304 (±48)
Detached houses: 91.1%
2–4 unit buildings: 0.0%
5+ unit buildings: 6.2%

Homes in Heron Lake by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Heron Lake	Jackson County	Minnesota	United States
Single-family, detached	91.1% (±4.1 points)	86.4%	66.0%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	0.0% (±7.1 points)	1.2%	7.4%	6.2%
2 units	0.0% (±7.1 points)	1.0%	2.1%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	0.0% (±7.1 points)	1.2%	2.1%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	0.0% (±7.1 points)	1.7%	2.2%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	2.3% (±1.9 points)	0.8%	3.2%	4.3%
20 or more units	3.9% (±2.6 points)	6.2%	14.0%	10.3%
Mobile home	2.6% (±3.1 points)	1.5%	2.9%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±7.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In Heron Lake, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Jackson County (8.7%).

It is also lower than in Minnesota (19.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Heron Lake

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Heron Lake
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Heron Lake	—	6.2% (±7.8 points)	—
Weimer Township	2.4 mi	0.0% (±44.7 points)	Not measurably different
La Crosse Township	3.7 mi	0.0% (±48.3 points)	Not measurably different
Okabena	4.1 mi	0.0% (±36.9 points)	Not measurably different
Wilder	6.0 mi	0.0% (±106.9 points)	Not measurably different
West Heron Lake Township	6.3 mi	0.0% (±50.6 points)	Not measurably different
Alba Township	6.3 mi	0.0% (±46.1 points)	Not measurably different
Springfield Township	6.4 mi	0.0% (±63.6 points)	Not measurably different
Southbrook Township	7.5 mi	0.0% (±66.0 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Jackson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Jackson	22.4% (±6.5 points)
2	Heron Lake	6.2% (±7.8 points)
3	Lakefield	4.4% (±3.9 points)
4	Ewington Township	2.0% (±28.1 points)
5 (tie)	Alpha	0.0% (±36.9 points)
5 (tie)	Okabena	0.0% (±36.9 points)
5 (tie)	Wilder	0.0% (±106.9 points)
5 (tie)	Alba Township	0.0% (±46.1 points)

Showing 8 of 26 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Heron Lake

How many homes are in Heron Lake?

Heron Lake, MN has an estimated 304 (±48) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Heron Lake houses or apartments?

91.1% are detached houses and 0.0% attached houses, while 6.2% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Heron Lake?

0.0% of homes in Heron Lake are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Heron Lake city, Minnesota

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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