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Is Crookston, MN expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$93847% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$61,814about $5,151/month · 29% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$185,60044% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.9 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,520 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Minnesota. It is number 13 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Crookston
$938
Belle Plaine
$1,484
Isanti
$1,389
Shorewood
$1,777
Kasson
$1,231
Spring Lake Park
$1,780
St. Joseph
$1,357

How much do households earn in Crookston?

Under $25k
19.2%
$25k–50k
28.2%
$50k–100k
23.8%
$100k–150k
16.4%
$150k+
6.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Crookston

SizeCrookstonU.S. average
Studio$469$1,338
1 bedroom$811$1,324
2 bedrooms$896$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,343$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Crookston overall?

Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
91
Goods (food, clothes…)
101
Utilities
91
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Crookston, so the Minnesota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Crookston

🏛️ Property tax$2,173a year · 1.17% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$129a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Crookston

Commute to work16.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crookston?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $350 a month less.

Renting
$938
Owning
$1,288

Owning assumes a typical $185,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,560 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Crookston, MN?

Renting in Crookston costs a median of about $938 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

How much do I need to make to live in Crookston?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,520 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Crookston cheap or expensive?

Crookston is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $61,814. It ranks 13th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Crookston?

The median homeowner in Crookston pays $2,173 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.

Is Crookston more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Crookston?

The median home value in Crookston is $185,600, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,344 people live in Crookston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.