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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Detroit Lakes, MN (Becker County) — Census median home value $246,200, county listing prices up about 5.8% over the past year. Market data for Detroit Lakes houses and the broader area.
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Detroit Lakes, MN is in Becker County, Minnesota — this guide covers houses in Detroit Lakes and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,002, with a median household income of $62,123. Census data puts the median value of houses in Detroit Lakes at $246,200.
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Market overview
Detroit Lakes housing market
Detroit Lakes is in Becker County, Minnesota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Detroit Lakes and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$246,200
Population (Census ACS)
10,002
Median household income
$62,123
County price trend (2025)
5.75% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Detroit Lakes market snapshot
Population
10,002
County
Becker County
Median Household Income
$62,123
Median Home Value (city)
$246,200
Median Gross Rent
$925/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Detroit Lakes's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $246,200.
County Price Trend
Becker County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.75% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Detroit Lakes has an estimated population of 10,002 and a median household income of $62,123, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Detroit Lakes's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Becker County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Detroit Lakes.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Vergas (~11.2 mi), Dent (~18.6 mi), Perham (~19.2 mi), Pelican Rapids (~19.9 mi), Hitterdal (~22.8 mi), Hawley (~22.9 mi), Richville (~23.3 mi), Erhard (~25.4 mi), Waubun (~26.4 mi), Ulen (~27.0 mi), Barnesville (~29.0 mi), Ottertail (~29.1 mi), Twin Lakes (~29.9 mi), New York Mills (~30.0 mi), Rothsay (~31.1 mi), Elizabeth (~32.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Detroit Lakes data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
10,002
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$246,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$62,123
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$925
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.75%
Census place type
city
County
Becker County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.84 sq mi
Census GEOID
2715832
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Detroit Lakes
Schools
DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. — 12 schools, 2,775 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Becker addresses may be served by DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST., but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Detroit Lakes FAQ
What are houses worth in Detroit Lakes, MN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Detroit Lakes at $246,200.
How much do houses cost in Detroit Lakes, MN?
For owner-occupied houses in Detroit Lakes, Census ACS data shows a median value of $246,200. Active listing prices in Becker County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Detroit Lakes, MN?
Detroit Lakes houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Becker County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Detroit Lakes, MN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Detroit Lakes's population at approximately 10,002.
What's the median rent in Detroit Lakes, MN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Detroit Lakes at approximately $925 per month.
What is the median household income in Detroit Lakes, MN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Detroit Lakes at approximately $62,123.
Is the Detroit Lakes housing market growing?
Becker County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.75% annual change in 2025.
Is Detroit Lakes, MN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Detroit Lakes's median home value at about 4.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Detroit Lakes, MN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. for many Detroit Lakes addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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