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Cost of Living in Watonwan County, MN

Population 11,205 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$834
Median home value$162,400
Median household income$71,699

The median rent in Watonwan County, MN is $834/month, 35% lower than the Minnesota median and 41% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $162,400, 51% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $71,699 a year, 19% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $33,360/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $821/mo

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Watonwan County vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.

Watonwan CountyMinnesotaU.S.
Median rent$834$1,280$1,413
Median home value$162,400$329,300$332,700
Median household income$71,699$89,062$80,734
Homeownership rate77.8%72.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher17.2%39.4%35.7%
Poverty rate13.2%9.3%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.3%4.1%5.2%
Work from home8.1%17.6%15.1%
Median age40.838.838.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Watonwan County, MN?

The median gross rent in Watonwan County, MN is $834 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $33,360 a year in gross income.

Is Watonwan County, MN expensive to live in?

Rent there is 41% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.3 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

Noble County, INRent $832 · Income $71,723Vernon County, WIRent $836 · Income $71,893Jasper County, IARent $836 · Income $71,311Henry County, ILRent $842 · Income $71,911Logan County, OHRent $845 · Income $71,551Ripley County, INRent $839 · Income $70,573

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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