What is the median household income in Luverne, MN?
The median household income in Luverne, MN is $64,366 (±$6,277) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $639 a month would take about $25,600 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Luverne, the median household income went from $56,552 in 2015–2019 to $64,366 in 2020–2024 (+13.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $64,366 (±$6,277)
- Median renter income
- $23,125 (±$8,496)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $25,600
Income in Luverne against Rock County, its state and the nation
| Luverne | Rock County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,366 (±$6,277) | $71,295 (±$6,478) | $89,062 (±$409) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $23,125 (±$8,496) | $31,250 (±$10,039) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $95,391 (±$11,088) | $94,031 (±$7,973) | $108,214 (±$476) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $639 (±$80) | $698 (±$61) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Luverne, median household income is not measurably different from Rock County ($71,295).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($89,062).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Rock County, Luverne ranks 16 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 2030 of 2,568.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Luverne
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $639 a month ($7,668 a year) needs an income of about $25,600 a year.
The median renting household in Luverne earns $23,125 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,552 (±$10,166) | $64,366 (±$6,277) | +13.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $669 (±$84) | $639 (±$80) | −4.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $141,600 (±$23,590) | $208,000 (±$27,982) | +46.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
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.
Median household income in places near Luverne
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne | — | $64,366 (±$6,277) | — |
| Luverne Township | 2.5 mi | $121,875 (±$38,595) | Higher |
| Mound Township | 4.3 mi | $88,750 (±$28,710) | Not measurably different |
| Magnolia Township | 5.3 mi | $97,500 (±$36,383) | Not measurably different |
| Vienna Township | 6.2 mi | $74,375 (±$51,438) | Not measurably different |
| Magnolia | 7.0 mi | $53,594 (±$16,573) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Rock County) | 7.6 mi | $75,833 (±$44,045) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Creek | 7.9 mi | $64,583 (±$20,006) | Not measurably different |
| Hardwick | 8.4 mi | $39,327 (±$13,450) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hardwick, MN ($39,327).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Luverne Township, MN ($121,875).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Rock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Hills | $78,631 (±$15,494) |
| 11 | Kenneth | $76,250 (±$23,727) |
| 12 | Clinton Township (Rock County) | $75,833 (±$44,045) |
| 13 | Vienna Township | $74,375 (±$51,438) |
| 14 | Kanaranzi Township | $73,958 (±$35,947) |
| 15 | Beaver Creek | $64,583 (±$20,006) |
| 16 | Luverne | $64,366 (±$6,277) |
| 17 | Steen | $60,000 (±$18,711) |
| 18 | Magnolia | $53,594 (±$16,573) |
| 19 | Hardwick | $39,327 (±$13,450) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Rock County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Luverne
What is the median household income in Luverne?
The median household income in Luverne is $64,366 (±$6,277) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Luverne?
About $25,600 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $639 a month.
Have incomes in Luverne kept up with inflation?
In Luverne, the median household income went from $56,552 in 2015–2019 to $64,366 in 2020–2024 (+13.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Luverne?
The median renting household in Luverne, MN earns $23,125 (±$8,496) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Luverne city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Luverne city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Luverne city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Luverne city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Luverne city, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Luverne city, Minnesota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Luverne city, Minnesota (place:38564, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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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 .
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