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Aitkin, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,217
Population
749/sq mi density
$45,813
Median Income
$25,091 per capita
$172,800
Home Value
$184,456 Zillow
$657
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
2,267 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,813 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$172,800 home value, $657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$172,800
39% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$657/mo
44% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,012
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$172,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$184,456
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.8%
Owner-Occupied
39.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$737/mo
1 Bedroom
$742/mo
2 Bedroom
$973/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,353/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,471/mo
Census median rent:
$657/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $172,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $184,456 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $657 |
| FMR Studio | $737 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $742 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $973 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,353 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,471 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,012 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |