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Detroit Lakes, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Becker County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
10,002
Population
845/sq mi density
$62,123
Median Income
$46,126 per capita
$246,200
Home Value
$353,478 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
150
Violent Crime/100K
2,873 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,123 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$246,200 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$246,200
13% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.6%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,893
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$246,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$353,478
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.6%
Owner-Occupied
40.4%
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:
$925/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
59.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $246,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,478 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $925 |
| 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 | 59.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,893 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 29.5% |