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Cost of Living in Carver County, MN

Population 110,041 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,514
Median home value$453,600
Median household income$125,946

The median rent in Carver County, MN is $1,514/month, 18% higher than the Minnesota median and 7% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $453,600, 36% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $125,946 a year, 41% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $60,560/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,294/mo

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Carver County vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.

Carver CountyMinnesotaU.S.
Median rent$1,514$1,280$1,413
Median home value$453,600$329,300$332,700
Median household income$125,946$89,062$80,734
Homeownership rate81.5%72.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher50.4%39.4%35.7%
Poverty rate4.4%9.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.1%4.1%5.2%
Work from home23.5%17.6%15.1%
Median age39.038.838.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Carver County, MN?

The median gross rent in Carver County, MN is $1,514 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Carver County, MN?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $60,560 a year in gross income.

Is Carver County, MN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 7% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.6 times the median household income.

Other counties in Minnesota

Hennepin County, MNRent $1,487 · Income $97,653Ramsey County, MNRent $1,329 · Income $81,568Dakota County, MNRent $1,548 · Income $106,318Anoka County, MNRent $1,464 · Income $101,869Washington County, MNRent $1,710 · Income $115,345St. Louis County, MNRent $1,013 · Income $70,069

Counties with a similar cost of living

Morgan County, UTRent $1,492 · Income $130,929Oconee County, GARent $1,462 · Income $121,217Hamilton County, INRent $1,574 · Income $121,530Delaware County, OHRent $1,492 · Income $133,540Fauquier County, VARent $1,613 · Income $130,189Bristol County, RIRent $1,528 · Income $114,490

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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