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Howard Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,864
Population
1,008/sq mi density
$99,464
Median Income
$42,777 per capita
$239,100
Home Value
$335,761 Zillow
$930
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
48
Violent Crime/100K
191 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,464 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$239,100 home value, $930/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$239,100
15% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$930/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
898
Median year built: 1990
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$239,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$335,761
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.9%
Owner-Occupied
23.1%
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:
$930/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $239,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,761 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $930 |
| 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 | 76.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 898 |
| Median Year Built | 1990 |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |