How long do people stay in their homes in Medford, MN?
15.0% (±4.8 points) of households in Medford, MN moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.5% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 15.0% (±4.8 points)
- Since before 2000
- 13.5%
When households in Medford moved in
| Moved in | Medford | Steele County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 3.1% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 13.5% (±4.7 points) | 16.2% | 19.4% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 41.8% (±6.5 points) | 38.1% | 38.9% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 29.8% (±7.7 points) | 19.0% | 16.1% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3.9% (±1.9 points) | 12.0% | 10.7% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 9.6% (±3.5 points) | 11.6% | 10.5% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Medford, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Steele County (19.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (23.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Medford
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | — | 15.0% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Medford Township | 1.3 mi | 17.1% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Falls Township | 2.7 mi | 9.9% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Steele County) | 4.6 mi | 8.2% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walcott Township | 4.9 mi | 8.4% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Owatonna | 5.4 mi | 21.5% (±3.1 points) | Higher |
| Warsaw Township (Rice County) | 6.8 mi | 7.7% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Owatonna Township | 8.0 mi | 18.2% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merton Township | 8.2 mi | 16.8% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Walcott Township, MN (8.4%), Warsaw Township (Rice County), MN (7.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Owatonna, MN (21.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Steele County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owatonna | 21.5% (±3.1 points) |
| 2 | Ellendale | 18.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 3 | Owatonna Township | 18.2% (±8.7 points) |
| 4 | Medford Township | 17.1% (±6.8 points) |
| 5 | Merton Township | 16.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 6 | Medford | 15.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 7 | Havana Township | 14.9% (±8.1 points) |
| 8 | Meriden Township | 14.5% (±6.8 points) |
| 9 | Blooming Prairie Township | 13.5% (±8.9 points) |
| 10 | Somerset Township | 13.4% (±6.7 points) |
| 11 | Summit Township (Steele County) | 13.1% (±7.2 points) |
| 12 | Blooming Prairie | 12.5% (±6.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Steele 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 Medford
How often do people move in Medford?
15.0% of households in Medford, MN moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Medford have?
13.5% of households in Medford have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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