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Blue Earth, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,170
Population
955/sq mi density
$59,118
Median Income
$34,614 per capita
$125,200
Home Value
$174,372 Zillow
$916
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
64
Violent Crime/100K
771 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,118 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,200 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$125,200
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$916/mo
21% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.2%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,577
Median year built: 1954
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$125,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$174,372
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.2%
Owner-Occupied
34.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$971/mo
1 Bedroom
$977/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,171/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,629/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,916/mo
Census median rent:
$916/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1954
Average age of housing stock: 72 years
Homeownership Rate
65.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $125,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,372 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $916 |
| FMR Studio | $971 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $977 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,171 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,629 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,916 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,577 |
| Median Year Built | 1954 |
| Rent Burden | 24.5% |