Appleton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,360
Population
720/sq mi density
$40,117
Median Income
$27,251 per capita
$71,300
Home Value
$89,258 Zillow
$682
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
147
Violent Crime/100K
74 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$40,117 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,300 home value, $682/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$71,300
75% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$682/mo
41% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
773
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$71,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$89,258
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.3%
Owner-Occupied
27.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$682/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $71,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $89,258 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $682 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 773 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 31.8% |