Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
18%
Austin
Austin, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,269
Population
27,037
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A picturesque community alive with Midwestern charm
Historic
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Rural
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Affordable
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Sports
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Austin is a rural city in southeastern Minnesota, about 100 miles due south of Minneapolis. This fairly secluded community is home to the headquarters of Hormel Foods Corporation, and frequently bills itself as “SPAM Town USA” (there’s even a Spam museum downtown). In the winter, locals love going to Austin Bruins hockey games at Riverside Arena, and Bandshell Community Park regularly hosts unique community events in the warmer months. The historic charm, cozy atmosphere, and affordable cost of living have landed Austin on countless lists of best small towns in the United States. The affordable rental market features a diverse selection of options for any budget or lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,658
Average: $73,019
Education
5,144
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,220
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Austin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Austin, MN is $1,177 for a studio, $1,269 for one bedroom, $1,233 for two bedrooms, and $1,167 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Austin has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,269/month
693 Sq Ft
House
$1,529/month
1,168 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Austin, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
741 Students
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
325 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
461 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
339 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
720 Students
Austin Community Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-12
37 Students
Public
Grades K-12
34 Students
Public
Grades K-12
32 Students
Austin Albert Lea Area Sp Ed Coop
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,345 Students
Austin Community Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-12
37 Students
Public
Grades K-12
34 Students
Public
Grades K-12
32 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sola Fide Observatory
- Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
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- Rochester International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.