Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
17%
Willmar
Willmar, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,061
Population
20,754
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Savor lakeside recreation and small-town charm in central Minnesota
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Located in the heart of south central Minnesota, Willmar offers residents a peaceful, small-town atmosphere in addition to many amenities found in a larger city. Recreational opportunities are abundant in Willmar, with convenient access to Foot Lake, Swan Lake, and Willmar Lake. Willmar is also home to the 55-acre Robbins Island Park, which boasts hiking and biking trails, a swimming beach, and public boat access.
Willmar’s extensive trail network connects to the Glacial Lakes State Trail, granting Willmar walkable access to a host of nearby cities. The agricultural tradition lives on near Willmar, supplying the city with fresh produce and a popular farmers market. Shopping opportunities are plentiful in Willmar, from the national retailers in Kandi Mall to the independent shops in the downtown area. Willmar’s close-knit community comes together for Aqua Fest, International Fest, and Kaffee Fest every summer. Getting around from Willmar is easy with access to U.S. Routes 12 and 71.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,060
Average: $67,751
Education
3,733
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,755
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Willmar has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
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 Willmar, MN is $872 for a studio, $1,065 for one bedroom, $1,081 for two bedrooms, and $1,289 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Willmar has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,065/month
629 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Willmar, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
715 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
649 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
565 Students
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Public
Grades K-12
36 Students
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
874 Students
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Public
Grades K-12
36 Students
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades K-12
19 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
11 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,224 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Public
Grades K-12
36 Students
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades K-12
19 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
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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.