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Cost of Living in Chisago County, MN

Population 57,991 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,186
Median home value$351,900
Median household income$99,400

The median rent in Chisago County, MN is $1,186/month, 7% lower than the Minnesota median and 16% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $351,900, 6% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $99,400 a year, 12% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $47,440/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,779/mo

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Chisago County vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.

Chisago CountyMinnesotaU.S.
Median rent$1,186$1,280$1,413
Median home value$351,900$329,300$332,700
Median household income$99,400$89,062$80,734
Homeownership rate85.9%72.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher24.4%39.4%35.7%
Poverty rate6.0%9.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.1%4.1%5.2%
Work from home14.2%17.6%15.1%
Median age40.838.838.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Chisago County, MN?

The median gross rent in Chisago County, MN is $1,186 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $47,440 a year in gross income.

Is Chisago County, MN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 16% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.5 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

Leelanau County, MIRent $1,228 · Income $99,422Fluvanna County, VARent $1,204 · Income $96,768Ozaukee County, WIRent $1,154 · Income $96,996Chatham County, NCRent $1,180 · Income $94,317Washington County, WIRent $1,153 · Income $96,359Northwest Hills Planning Region, CTRent $1,193 · Income $93,551

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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