Fosston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clearwater County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,283
Population
638/sq mi density
$50,694
Median Income
$27,531 per capita
$126,500
Home Value
$229,478 Zillow
$846
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
366
Violent Crime/100K
2,558 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$50,694 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,500 home value, $846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$126,500
55% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$846/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.8%
13% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
631
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$126,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$229,478
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.8%
Owner-Occupied
43.2%
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:
$846/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
56.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $126,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,478 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $846 |
| 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 | 56.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 631 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 25.5% |