Housing data for High Forest Township, MN
High Forest Township, MN has an estimated 894 residents and 338 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Olmsted County.
8.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,800 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−27.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 894 (±119)
- Housing units
- 338 (±40)
- Households that rent
- 8.2%
- Median gross rent
- $1,800
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −27.8%
What stands out in High Forest Township
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.0% (±11.1 points) in High Forest Township, lower than in Olmsted County (19.5%).
Households that rent: 8.2% (±5.0 points) in High Forest Township, lower than in Olmsted County (29.4%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 6.4% (±3.6 points) in High Forest Township, lower than in Olmsted County (26.3%).
Median gross rent: $1,800 (±$376) in High Forest Township, higher than in Olmsted County ($1,370).
Housing in High Forest Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,800 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 58.4% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 8.2% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $108,558 median household income
- Home values: $396,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,192 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,543 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 83.4% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 58.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 63.8% heat with propane
- Commute and cars: 20.0 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −27.8% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 6.4% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
High Forest Township against Olmsted County, its state and the nation
| High Forest Township | Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 894 (±119) | 164,498 (exact) | 5,739,445 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 338 (±40) | 71,151 (±77) | 2,545,030 (±1,535) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 8.2% (±5.0 points) | 29.4% (±1.1 points) | 27.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,800 (±$376) | $1,370 (±$37) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $108,558 (±$8,836) | $95,406 (±$3,039) | $89,062 (±$409) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $396,000 (±$29,858) | $331,700 (±$5,623) | $329,300 (±$903) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,543 (±$249) | $3,525 (±$73) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 58.9% (±11.4 points) | 40.7% (±1.7 points) | 52.1% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 20.0 minutes (±2.0) | 18.7 minutes (±0.9) | 22.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 86.9% (±5.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 53.0 years (±10.5) | 37.8 years (±0.3) | 38.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
High Forest Township covers 39.6 square miles of land, about 23 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How High Forest Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,239 (±206) | 894 (±119) | −27.8% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 438 (±50) | 338 (±40) | −22.8% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $1,125 (±$440) | $1,800 (±$376) | +60.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $332,700 (±$26,588) | $396,000 (±$29,858) | +19.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $100,694 (±$10,416) | $108,558 (±$8,836) | +7.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,885 (±$104) | $2,192 (±$218) | +16.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,995 (±$297) | $3,543 (±$249) | +18.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 7.9% (±3.6 points) | 8.2% (±5.0 points) | +0.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7% (±8.2 points) | 0.0% (±47.5 points) | −5.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Olmsted County
High Forest Township has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Olmsted County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Olmsted County recorded 162 violent and 1,191 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in High Forest Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55976 | 33% | 8,509 | $1,086 | $280,200 | $87,330 |
| 55902 | 13% | 26,464 | $1,703 | $454,800 | $120,611 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near High Forest Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewartville | 1.9 mi | $1,070 | $265,300 | 18.2% |
| Rock Dell Township | 5.0 mi | $1,347 | $501,300 | 14.1% |
| Racine Township | 6.0 mi | — | $330,400 | 0.0% |
| Rochester Township | 7.0 mi | — | $724,200 | 3.1% |
| Pleasant Grove Township | 7.2 mi | $1,469 | $396,700 | 11.0% |
| Racine | 7.3 mi | $1,271 | $260,000 | 10.7% |
| Pleasant Valley Township | 7.7 mi | $933 | $300,000 | 13.1% |
| Sumner Township | 8.3 mi | $1,375 | $421,400 | 8.2% |
Places in Minnesota most like High Forest Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Township (Winona County) | $1,750 | $361,500 | $98,600 | 5.5% |
| Gennessee Township | $1,667 | $297,800 | $96,563 | 9.7% |
| Lake View Township | $1,883 | $392,100 | $86,979 | 6.3% |
| Beaver Creek Township | $1,650 | $360,700 | $103,750 | 15.3% |
| Le Sauk Township | $1,667 | $296,300 | $94,167 | 6.8% |
| Bayport | $2,028 | $376,900 | $125,893 | 8.3% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Minnesota.
HUD Fair Market Rent for High Forest Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,183 | $1,226 | $1,422 | $1,969 | $2,377 |
HUD income limits for High Forest Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,550 | $47,550 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,600 | $54,350 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,700 | $61,150 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,750 | $67,900 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $44,050 | $73,350 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $47,300 | $78,800 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,550 | $84,200 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $89,650 | $141,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Rochester, MN HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $135,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about High Forest Township
What is the median household income in High Forest Township?
The median household income in High Forest Township is $108,558 (±$8,836) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in High Forest Township, MN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $396,000 (±$29,858) for owner-occupied homes in High Forest Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in High Forest Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in High Forest Township, MN is $2,192 (±$218) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in High Forest Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in High Forest Township, MN is $3,543 (±$249) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in High Forest Township?
High Forest Township, MN has an estimated 338 (±40) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in High Forest Township?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 41.7% of homes in High Forest Township, MN.
Is High Forest Township growing?
In High Forest Township, the number of residents went from 1,239 in 2015–2019 to 894 in 2020–2024 (−27.8%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in High Forest Township?
The ZIP codes that cover High Forest Township are 55976, 55902.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 55976?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55976 is $1,086 (±$220) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Rochester, MN HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Rochester, MN HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota (county subdivision:28880, in state:27 county:109).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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 .