Willow River, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pine County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
351
Population
197/sq mi density
$52,188
Median Income
$31,164 per capita
$197,700
Home Value
$264,945 Zillow
$758
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$197,700 home value, $758/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$197,700
30% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$758/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.8%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
186
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$197,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$264,945
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.8%
Owner-Occupied
34.2%
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:
$758/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
65.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $197,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,945 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $758 |
| 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 | 65.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 186 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |