Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
28%
Blue Earth
Blue Earth, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$646
Population
3,423
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Home of the Jolly Green Giant
Suburban
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Quiet
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Quirky
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Community
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Affordable
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Located in southern Minnesota, Blue Earth is a quaint suburb with plenty of Midwest small-town charm. Blue Earth is great for renters searching for a place with a strong sense of community and affordable rentals. Surrounded by fertile farmlands and filled with verdant woods, this secluded community is filled with unexpected quirks that capture the hearts of renters. Blue Earth is best known for being home to the world’s largest statue of the Jolly Green Giant and the Jolly Green Giant Museum, which features memorabilia from across the ages. The ice cream sandwich was also invented in Blue Earth! Along with these quirky facts, Blue Earth has everything a renter could ask for: riverfront parks, a community pool, a fitness center, an ice rink, and local eateries. When residents aren’t taking advantage of these amenities, you’ll find them at a bake sale, city-wide garage sale, or other community events.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,995
Average: $72,969
Education
611
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,791
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Blue Earth has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Blue Earth, MN is $646 for one bedroom, $825 for two bedrooms, and $489 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blue Earth has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$646/month
502 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Blue Earth, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
491 Students
Blue Earth Area Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
418 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
140 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
140 Students
Blue Earth Area Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
418 Students
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† 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.