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Brookston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
69
Population
125/sq mi density
$45,833
Median Income
$26,406 per capita
$120,800
Home Value
$194,313 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
126
Violent Crime/100K
1,382 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,833 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$120,800
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.7%
31% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
46
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$120,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$194,313
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.7%
Owner-Occupied
14.3%
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:
$625/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
85.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $120,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,313 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 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 | 85.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 46 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |