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Cosmos, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
529
Population
540/sq mi density
$50,833
Median Income
$34,290 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$175,510 Zillow
$699
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
150
Violent Crime/100K
2,022 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,000
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$699/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.5%
25% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
253
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$175,510
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.5%
Owner-Occupied
18.5%
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:
$699/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
81.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $175,510 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $699 |
| 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 | 81.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 253 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 24.1% |