salaryRent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.5 minutes each way. Most homes (82.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,840 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Minnesota. It is number 79 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Zimmerman?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Zimmerman
| Size | Zimmerman | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,500+ | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,355 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,427 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Zimmerman overall?
Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Zimmerman, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Zimmerman
Life in Zimmerman
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Zimmerman?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $699 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $323,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Zimmerman, MN?
Renting in Zimmerman costs a median of about $1,546 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in Zimmerman?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,840 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Zimmerman cheap or expensive?
Zimmerman is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $92,368. It ranks 79th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Zimmerman?
The median homeowner in Zimmerman pays $2,795 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman?
The median home value in Zimmerman is $323,600, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
6,546 people live in Zimmerman. Numbers are typical (middle) values.