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Battle Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
794
Population
551/sq mi density
$58,125
Median Income
$36,139 per capita
$221,000
Home Value
$412,541 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$221,000 home value, $920/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$221,000
22% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$920/mo
21% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
449
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$221,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$412,541
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.5%
Owner-Occupied
37.5%
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:
$920/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $221,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,541 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $920 |
| 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 | 62.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 449 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 32.0% |