Apartments for rent in Hugo, MN

Hugo is a town in Minnesota with just over 14,000 residents. Families with children are common, as kids aged 5-14 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while retirees appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just over 35, skew decidedly younger than most cities in Minnesota. Just 13% of residents rent in Hugo, as home ownership is common in the city. Relatively high rent costs may be playing a role, as the average rent of $1,320 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $991.

Hugo has a relatively high number of college graduates compared to the national average (13%), as 18% of the city's residents older than 25 possess either a BA, BS, or BFA. Furthermore, 25% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Hugo: retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 22% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in management, as 11% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of almost $102K, Hugo workers earn around $21,000 more than the average Minnesota resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

With an average commute time of about 32 minutes, longer than most cities in Minnesota, Hugo residents know that it takes some patience traveling to work. Many residents (52%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is not widely used. Few residents walk to work.