Becker County, MN at a glance
Median household income
$71,388$5,949 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Becker County, MN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Becker County, MN? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Becker County, MN, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $708 | $8,496 | $28,320 | 11.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $783 | $9,396 | $31,320 | 13.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,027 | $12,324 | $41,080 | 17.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,341 | $16,092 | $53,640 | 22.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,474 | $17,688 | $58,960 | 24.8% |
What a typical income covers in Becker County, MN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $71,388 a year ($5,949 a month before tax).
What $71,388 leaves after Minnesota taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Minnesota tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Minnesota
Living in Becker County, MN: common questions
What is the median household income in Becker County, MN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Becker County, MN is $71,388 per year (approximately $5,949 per month).
What is the average rent in Becker County, MN?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $708 for a studio, $783 for one bedroom, $1,027 for two, $1,341 for three and $1,474 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Becker County, MN expensive to live in?
Prices there run 1.4% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Minnesota is 98.6, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Becker County, MN?
To keep a $1,027 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $41,080 a year, or $3,423 a month. That is 58% of what the typical household in Becker County, MN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Becker County, MN?
On the local median income of $71,388 ($5,949 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,975 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,785 for everything else and $1,190 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,027 takes 35% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Becker County, MN?
Homes in Minnesota paid 17.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $158. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.