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Ruthton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pipestone County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
180
Population
310/sq mi density
$40,000
Median Income
$26,652 per capita
$54,100
Home Value
$121,757 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
1,770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,100 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$54,100
81% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
27% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
123
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$54,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$121,757
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
83.3%
Owner-Occupied
16.7%
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:
$775/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $54,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $121,757 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 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 | 83.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 123 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |