Apartments for rent in Crookston, MN

A small town in Minnesota, Crookston has slightly less than 8,000 residents. Young adults aged 15-24 make up a higher percentage of the population here (20%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find no shortage of opportunities. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 38, is younger than most cities in Minnesota. The majority of Crookston residents own their homes, and 35% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $698 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Minnesota. Each month, renters in Crookston will save around $294 compared to the state average.

Crookston has an average commute time of about 17 minutes, outperforming the state average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (44%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not extensively used. A small percentage of residents walk to work.

Among residents over the age of 25 in Crookston, 11% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Crookston residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose, the most common five of which are education, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 37% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Crookston workers earn an average annual income of about $64,000, less than the average Minnesota resident. Crookston's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).