Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
12%
Otsego
Otsego, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,537
Population
24,414
Renter Mix
10% Rent
One of Minneapolis’ most affordable suburbs
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Bordering the Mississippi River, about 30 minutes northwest of Minneapolis, Otsego balances the beauty of suburban and rural life. The area is mainly residential with large stretches of green space and farmlands separating neighborhoods and commercial areas. With over 15 parks in town, outdoor recreation is very popular. You can find locals having photoshoots or picnics by the river at scenic Otsego Regional Park, ice skating at Prairie Park, or spending at day out on the green at one of the many golf clubs in town.
Otsego attracts all ages, but is especially popular with families. The area is affordable and the schools are excellent. Although many parts of the town feel pastoral and secluded, residents can still enjoy the pleasures of suburbia with a plenty of amenities nearby. Albertville Premium Outlets rests right outside the border of the town, offering stores from big national brands and luxury designers. The town is quiet for the majority of the year, but the community comes together for the Otsego Prairie and Car Show, a classic festival with live music, fireworks, a bounce house, petting zoo, laser tag, and more. If you’re looking for an escape from the fast pace of the city, Otsego can certainly be your oasis.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,912
Average: $126,175
Education
6,945
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,625
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Otsego has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Otsego, MN is $1,537 for one bedroom, $1,994 for two bedrooms, and $2,193 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Otsego has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,537/month
825 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Otsego, MN is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Prairie View Elementary & Middle
Public
Grades K-5
675 Students
Public
Grades K-5
563 Students
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
815 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
122 Students
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
Public
Grades 9-12
96 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oliver Kelley Farm
- Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
- Mississippi West Regional Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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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.