Minnesota
State in United States
Minnesota has a land area of 79,604.8 square miles and a water area of 7,311.7 square miles. It is the 14th largest state by area. Minnesota is bordered by North Dakota, Michigan, Iowa, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Population and People
Total Population
5,707,390Data from Census BureauAverage Age
38.8 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
959,272Data from Census BureauVeterans
6.1%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$105,193Data from Census BureauPoverty
15.4%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
4,549,737Data from Census BureauUnemployed
3.3%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
2,281,033Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$1,113Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
54.5%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
45.5%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$285,400Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
615,932Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
1,665,101Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
11.5%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Minnesota is located in Chicago Regional Office. Within Minnesota there are . Throughout Minnesota there are 135 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: MINNESOTA
For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact our Minneapolis Field Office.
For questions about buying a home, qualifying for a loan, down payment assistance, buying HUD Homes, refinancing, liens, obtaining a HUD-1 settlement statement, request for payoff amounts, or other issues associated with an FHA-insured mortgage contact the FHA Resource Center directly by calling (800) 225-5342 or email [email protected].
Contact a local Housing counseling agency for free or low-cost counseling services for buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues, and reverse mortgages. Search for a HUD-approved housing counseling agency here.
- Find the answer online
- Email the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Resource Center
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY:Â (800) 877-8339
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
FIELD OFFICES HUD: MINNESOTA
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: MINNESOTA
TANF OFFICE HUD: MINNESOTA
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: MINNESOTA
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: MINNESOTA
RENTAL HELP: MINNESOTA
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HousingLink – access to information and services that helps renters get and keep housing they can afford
HOMEOWNERSHIP: MINNESOTA
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
Population by Age Range in Minnesota
Age and Sex
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Minnesota
Age and Sex
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Minnesota
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Minnesota
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Minnesota
Older Population
16.80 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Minnesota
Older Population
16.80 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Minnesota
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Minnesota
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Minnesota
Veterans
6.10 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Minnesota
Veterans
6.10 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Minnesota
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Minnesota
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Minnesota
Median Household Income
$77,720 +/- $915
Median Household Income in Minnesota
Median Household Income
$77,720 +/- $915
Median Household Income in Minnesota
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Minnesota
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Minnesota
Poverty
9.30 +/- 0.3
Poverty in Minnesota
Poverty
9.30 +/- 0.3
Poverty in Minnesota
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Minnesota
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Minnesota
Educational Attainment
38.90 +/- 0.4
Educational Attainment in Minnesota
Educational Attainment
38.90 +/- 0.4
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Minnesota
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Minnesota
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Minnesota
Employment rate
65.00% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Minnesota
Employment rate
65.00% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Minnesota
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: MINNESOTA
HUD FHA Single Family Housing training and events in MN News, training, and other events related to HUD FHA Single Family Housing in Minnesota.
HUD Region V Minnesota Partners and Stakeholders This list is open to any individual or organization interested in the latest news, announcements, program updates, training opportunities and other helpful HUD resources in Minnesota and Region V.
Minneapolis Field Office Formula Programs To allow grantees of Minnesota CPD formula programs to subscribe to and receive communication from the CPD – Minneapolis Field Office regarding the formula programs (CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA).
Minneapolis Field Office Continuum of Care Homeless Programs To allow grantees and sponsors of Minnesota CPD homeless programs to subscribe to and receive communication from the CPD – Minneapolis Field Office regarding the homeless programs.
Affordable Housing Types
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Last Updated: August 23, 2023