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Climax, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Polk County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
184
Population
196/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$23,425 per capita
$111,300
Home Value
$198,464 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
202
Violent Crime/100K
860 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$111,300
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
79
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$111,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$198,464
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.2%
Owner-Occupied
33.8%
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:
$725/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $111,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,464 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 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 | 66.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 79 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |