Housing data for Long Prairie, MN
Long Prairie, MN has an estimated 3,693 residents and 1,510 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Todd County.
34.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,033 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+11.5%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 3,693 (±16)
- Housing units
- 1,510 (±120)
- Households that rent
- 34.3%
- Median gross rent
- $1,033
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +11.5%
What stands out in Long Prairie
Households that rent: 34.3% (±9.2 points) in Long Prairie, higher than in Todd County (17.0%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 16.4% (±7.4 points) in Long Prairie, higher than in Todd County (5.2%).
Median home value: $152,000 (±$19,584) in Long Prairie, lower than in Todd County ($207,700).
Homes built before 1980: 80.3% (±15.8 points) in Long Prairie, higher than in Todd County (58.2%).
- Renters and owners in Long Prairie
- Types of homes in Long Prairie
- Home values in Long Prairie
- Age of homes in Long Prairie
Housing in Long Prairie at a glance
- Median rent: $1,033 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $878 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 43.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 34.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $58,786 median household income
- Home values: $152,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,099 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,722 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 16.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 52.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 80.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 12.1% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 72.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 24.1 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +11.5% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 16.9% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 4.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Long Prairie against Todd County, its state and the nation
| Long Prairie | Todd County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,693 (±16) | 25,575 (exact) | 5,739,445 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,510 (±120) | 13,008 (±119) | 2,545,030 (±1,535) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 34.3% (±9.2 points) | 17.0% (±2.0 points) | 27.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,033 (±$148) | $908 (±$48) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $58,786 (±$10,264) | $67,662 (±$3,509) | $89,062 (±$409) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $152,000 (±$19,584) | $207,700 (±$6,423) | $329,300 (±$903) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,722 (±$202) | $1,982 (±$72) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 80.3% (±15.8 points) | 58.2% (±2.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.1 minutes (±9.2) | 25.7 minutes (±1.7) | 22.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 86.3% (±5.9 points) | 82.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 37.5 years (±6.4) | 42.8 years (±0.5) | 38.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Long Prairie covers 2.7 square miles of land, about 1,345 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Long Prairie has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,311 (±39) | 3,693 (±16) | +11.5% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 1,467 (±141) | 1,510 (±120) | +2.9% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $670 (±$137) | $1,033 (±$148) | +54.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $92,100 (±$16,616) | $152,000 (±$19,584) | +65.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,438 (±$8,402) | $58,786 (±$10,264) | +41.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $946 (±$43) | $1,099 (±$126) | +16.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $919 (±$193) | $1,722 (±$202) | +87.4% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 39.2% (±6.1 points) | 34.3% (±9.2 points) | −4.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% (±6.3 points) | 12.1% (±13.6 points) | +8.0 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 Long Prairie
In 2025, the Long Prairie Police Department reported 107 violent and 242 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Todd County, the departments that report recorded 89 violent and 382 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near Long Prairie
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Prairie Township | 1.6 mi | $1,158 | $251,300 | 7.6% |
| Reynolds Township | 4.9 mi | $929 | $215,300 | 4.1% |
| Round Prairie Township | 6.2 mi | $894 | $230,000 | 11.3% |
| Hartford Township | 6.4 mi | $786 | $237,800 | 7.5% |
| Bruce Township | 6.8 mi | $850 | $288,600 | 7.1% |
| Browerville | 7.3 mi | $876 | $130,900 | 52.6% |
| Little Sauk Township | 7.6 mi | $833 | $242,100 | 2.4% |
| Iona Township (Todd County) | 8.4 mi | $850 | $213,100 | 9.6% |
Places in Minnesota most like Long Prairie
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Harbors | $1,079 | $206,800 | $65,625 | 31.8% |
| Bovey | $948 | $122,800 | $64,083 | 28.3% |
| Hokah | $912 | $188,700 | $60,781 | 39.6% |
| Carlton | $970 | $201,400 | $63,375 | 32.8% |
| Hoffman | $866 | $161,800 | $51,500 | 39.7% |
| Fertile | $823 | $129,500 | $67,125 | 28.1% |
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 Long Prairie, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $778 | $784 | $1,025 | $1,310 | $1,635 |
HUD income limits for Long Prairie, 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Todd County, MN, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $83,500.
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 Long Prairie
What is the average rent in Long Prairie, MN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Long Prairie is $1,033 (±$148) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Long Prairie?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Long Prairie, MN is $878 (±$255) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Long Prairie?
Long Prairie has an estimated 495 (±161) renting households, 34.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Long Prairie?
The median household income in Long Prairie is $58,786 (±$10,264) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Long Prairie, MN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $152,000 (±$19,584) for owner-occupied homes in Long Prairie (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Long Prairie?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Long Prairie, MN is $1,099 (±$126) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Long Prairie growing?
In Long Prairie, the number of residents went from 3,311 in 2015–2019 to 3,693 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Prairie city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Prairie city, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Prairie city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Prairie city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Prairie city, Minnesota
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Prairie city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Prairie city, Minnesota
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Todd County, MN
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Todd County, MN
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Long Prairie Police Department (ORI MN0770100)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- 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 Long Prairie city, Minnesota (place:38060, in state:27).
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 .