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Backus, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cass County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
287
Population
463/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$29,160 per capita
$104,700
Home Value
$273,270 Zillow
$490
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
77
Violent Crime/100K
5,003 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $490/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$104,700
63% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$490/mo
58% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
173
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$104,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$273,270
Median Sale Price
$210,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.1%
Owner-Occupied
23.9%
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:
$490/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
42 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
50.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$134
Active Inventory
2
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
32% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $104,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,270 |
| Median Sale Price | $210,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $134 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $490 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
| Days on Market | 42 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $134 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 173 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 21.0% |