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Houston, MN
City in Houston County, Minnesota.
Population
982
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
797
ZIP codes
0
Houston and its ZIP codes
Houston at a glance
- Houston is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,759 a year, 37% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,100 (45% below Minnesota) and median rent is $928 a month.
Local data for Houston, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Houston, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,759
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$180,100
Median rent
$928/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (304), Norwegian Americans (235), Irish Americans (99).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Houston.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,120
5,129 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $7,264 per person
How people get to work
Houston, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Houston, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
394
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Houston, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Houston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaledoniaCity | 9 mi | 2.8 |
| RushfordCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| HokahCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Rushford VillageCity | 12 mi | 33.5 |
| PetersonCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Spring GroveCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| La CrescentCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| DresbachCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| DakotaCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| PickwickCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HomerCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| La Crosse, WICity | 18 mi | 21.7 |
| WhalanCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| French Island, WICensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| EitzenCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Houston, MN in?
- Houston is in Houston County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Houston, MN?
- About 982 people live in Houston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Houston?
- Nearby places include Caledonia (9 mi), Rushford (10 mi), Hokah (11 mi), Rushford Village (12 mi), Peterson (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023