Staples, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wadena County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,359
Population
496/sq mi density
$51,506
Median Income
$25,738 per capita
$119,300
Home Value
$218,175 Zillow
$856
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
164
Violent Crime/100K
1,545 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$51,506 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$119,300
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$856/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,119
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$119,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$218,175
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.8%
Owner-Occupied
33.2%
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:
$856/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $119,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,175 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $856 |
| 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 | 66.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,119 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 19.9% |