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Houston County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Houston County has 18,400 residents, down 2.4% since 2020 (-0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 437 households moved in and 472 moved out (-35 net), while a net $0.4M of income left. Median household income is $79,825, the median home $239,000 and median rent $879 a month.
In Minnesota: 79th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 41st of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 22nd of 87 counties for median household income · 41st of 87 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Houston County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse County, WI | 169 | $10.0M |
| Winona County, MN | 46 | $3.1M |
| Fillmore County, MN | 22 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Houston County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse County, WI | 160 | $9.2M |
| Winona County, MN | 39 | $2.7M |
| Fillmore County, MN | 28 | $1.2M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 21 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.