Income needed to buy a home
Koochiching County, MN
$52,141
a year in household income to buy the typical Koochiching County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$156,754
Down payment (10%)$15,675
Loan$141,079
Principal and interest (7.40%)$977/mo
Property tax (0.79% a year)$103/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$78/mo
Mortgage insurance$59/mo
Total monthly cost$1,217/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Within reach
The typical household here earns $66,940 a year, 28% more than it takes.
In Minnesota
Koochiching County ranks #3 of 87 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Minnesota
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Kittson County | $144,933 | $48,349 |
| Traverse County | $150,628 | $50,803 |
| Faribault County | $163,932 | $55,202 |
| Cottonwood County | $166,979 | $57,093 |
| Mahnomen County | $176,641 | $59,286 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.