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Barnum, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
491
Population
486/sq mi density
$49,583
Median Income
$31,535 per capita
$131,300
Home Value
$288,776 Zillow
$902
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
608
Violent Crime/100K
3,220 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
608 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$131,300
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$902/mo
22% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
254
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$131,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$288,776
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.3%
Owner-Occupied
42.7%
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:
$902/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $131,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,776 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $902 |
| 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 | 57.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 254 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |