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Foreston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mille Lacs County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
735
Population
514/sq mi density
$94,219
Median Income
$34,483 per capita
$247,900
Home Value
$341,433 Zillow
$1,167
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
2,663 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$94,219 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,900 home value, $1,167/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$247,900
12% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
0% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
89.6%
37% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
259
Median year built: 2000
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$247,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$341,433
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
89.6%
Owner-Occupied
10.4%
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:
$1,167/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2000
Average age of housing stock: 26 years
Homeownership Rate
89.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $247,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,433 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,167 |
| 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 | 89.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 259 |
| Median Year Built | 2000 |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |