Sturgeon Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
526
Population
140/sq mi density
$77,500
Median Income
$35,345 per capita
$190,600
Home Value
$276,816 Zillow
$1,038
Median Rent
16.9% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $1,038/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$190,600
32% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
11% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
23% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
210
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$190,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$276,816
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.6%
Owner-Occupied
19.4%
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:
$1,038/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
16.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
45% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $190,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,816 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,038 |
| 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 | 80.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 210 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 16.9% |