Highest Income Limits in Minnesota — FY2026

Metro areas with the highest HUD Area Median Income in Minnesota. Highest area median income first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Median Income 50% AMI (4p) 30% AMI (4p)
1 Rochester, MN HUD Metro FMR Area MN $135,800 $67,900 $40,750
2 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area MN $131,500 $65,750 $39,450
3 Le Sueur County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area MN $116,800 $58,400 $35,050
4 Fargo, ND-MN MSA MN $115,200 $57,600 $34,550
5 Wabasha County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area MN $107,400 $53,700 $33,000
6 St. Cloud, MN MSA MN $107,100 $53,550 $33,000
7 Grand Forks, ND-MN MSA MN $106,800 $53,550 $33,000
8 Mankato-North Mankato, MN MSA MN $106,500 $53,250 $33,000
9 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN MSA MN $105,800 $52,900 $33,000
10 Duluth, MN-WI MSA MN $101,100 $50,550 $33,000
11 Fillmore County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area MN $98,800 $49,400 $33,000
12 Mille Lacs County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area MN $92,900 $49,000 $33,000