Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Roseau
Roseau, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$839
Population
2,953
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A modest Minnesota community set amongst a sprawling natural landscape
Rural
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Outdoors
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Nature
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Wooded
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Affordable
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Just 11 miles south of the U.S.-Canada border, Roseau exhibits all the beauty of rural Minnesota in a compact and charming atmosphere. In its nearly three square miles of land, this northern locale houses a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, community green spaces, not to mention affordable apartments and other rentals.
Roseau Oakcrest Golf Club and the Roseau County Fairgrounds are both popular spots situated near the river that runs through town. 3rd Street holds most of the retail and dining options. Roseau’s tree-line streets come alive in the warmer months, but the variety of homes in this Minnesota town exude character all year round. This is a fantastic area for the outdoor lover, with Lost River State Forest just a few miles north, and the expansive networks of forests and lakes to the east.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,426
Average: $69,585
Education
718
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,532
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Roseau has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Roseau, MN is $794 for a studio, $839 for one bedroom, $1,006 for two bedrooms, and $1,184 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roseau has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$839/month
638 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Roseau, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
625 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
625 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
527 Students
Roseau Dist. Area Learning Program
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 6-12
527 Students
Roseau Dist. Area Learning Program
Public
Grades 6-12
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Points of Interest
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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.