Wabasha County, MN at a glance
Median household income
$82,007$6,834 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Wabasha 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 Wabasha County, MN? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Wabasha County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area, 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 | $872 | $10,464 | $34,880 | 12.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $913 | $10,956 | $36,520 | 13.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,001 | $12,012 | $40,040 | 14.6% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,334 | $16,008 | $53,360 | 19.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,679 | $20,148 | $67,160 | 24.6% |
What a typical income covers in Wabasha County, MN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $82,007 a year ($6,834 a month before tax).
What $82,007 leaves after Minnesota taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Minnesota tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Wabasha County, MN: common questions
What is the median household income in Wabasha County, MN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Wabasha County, MN is $82,007 per year (approximately $6,834 per month).
What is the average rent in Wabasha County, MN?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $872 for a studio, $913 for one bedroom, $1,001 for two, $1,334 for three and $1,679 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 Wabasha County, MN expensive to live in?
Prices there run 9.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 90.8, 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 Wabasha County, MN?
To keep a $1,001 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $40,040 a year, or $3,337 a month. That is 49% of what the typical household in Wabasha County, MN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Wabasha County, MN?
On the local median income of $82,007 ($6,834 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,417 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,050 for everything else and $1,367 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,001 takes 29% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Wabasha 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.