Living in Houston, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Houston · Census data 2020–2024
Houston has 982 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $55,759 (37% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $180,100, the median rent is $928/month.
Houston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Houston at a glance
- Population
- 982
- Median age
- 32.8State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $55,759State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $180,100State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $928/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Houston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Houston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Houston the median home value is $180,100, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $928 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,372 a month in housing costs.
Houston median household income
The median household income in Houston is $55,759 and the income per person is $28,295. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Houston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 407
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.52
Houston demographics
- Population
- 982
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 369
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Houston ›
Education in Houston
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Houston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Houston
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 8.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Houston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 982 | $55,759 | $180,100 | $928 |
| Caledonia | 2,820 | $76,477 | $157,900 | $839 |
| Rushford | 1,826 | $76,638 | $214,800 | $857 |
| Hokah | 668 | $60,781 | $188,700 | $912 |
| Rushford Village | 809 | $106,719 | $279,500 | $950 |
| Peterson | 244 | $71,000 | $133,900 | $650 |
| Spring Grove | 1,177 | $59,625 | $156,000 | $978 |
| La Crescent | 5,251 | $85,368 | $272,400 | $889 |
| Dresbach | 286 | $90,250 | $343,800 | $625 |
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Houston ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Houston: FAQ
What is the median household income in Houston, MN?
The median household income in Houston is $55,759, 37% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Houston?
The median home value in Houston is $180,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Houston?
The median gross rent in Houston is $928 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is Houston, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Houston?
The median age in Houston is 32.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Houston?
The average commute to work in Houston is 28 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Houston?
The unemployment rate in Houston is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Houston?
23.3% of adults in Houston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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