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Cost of homeownership in Sherburne County, Minnesota

Real dollar cost of ownership, rent-vs-buy analysis, and flood risk, backed by Census ACS, FEMA, and FHFA data. Population: 97,820.

Median home value
$306,000
Median property tax
$3,161
Monthly owner cost
$1,854
with mortgage
Affordability (cost % of income)
17.8%

Total annual ownership cost

Breakdown of what owning a typical home in Sherburne County costs each year.

  • Property taxes$3,161
  • Insurance estimate$1,500
  • Utilities / energy$1,709
  • Maintenance (1% of value)$3,060
  • Total$9,430/yr · $786/mo

Insurance and energy figures typically vary by property. Adjust in the calculators for a personalized estimate.

Total
$9,430
/ year

Rent vs. buy in Sherburne County

Pre-filled with local median home value, median gross rent (Census ACS / HUD FMR), and current FRED rate.

Flood risk

Historical signal from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

LOW RISK
Total claims
9
Avg claim
$17,017
Active policies
28
Avg premium
$611
NFIP policy

Risk bucket is normalized as historical claims per 1,000 housing units, not raw count, so dense urban counties aren't penalized for size alone. Buckets: low (<1), moderate (1–10), high (10–50), very-high (50+). Sherburne County: 0.26 per 1,000. Historical claims do not capture uninsured properties. For parcel-level flood-zone designations, use FEMA's Map Service Center.

Full flood-risk breakdown →

Home price trend in Minnesota

FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.

vs. Minnesota average
Home value above state average.
Property tax above state average.
Homeownership
83.4%

Share of units owner-occupied (Census ACS).

Median household income
$99,431

Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Housing cost burden in Sherburne County

Share of households paying 30% or more of income on housing (HUD CHAS 2017-2021). HUD does not publish county-level CHAS rollups through the public API, so Minnesota state data is shown for local context alongside the US average.

Minnesota: 30%+ cost burdened
32.6%
1,610,800 households surveyed
Minnesota: severely burdened (50%+)
14.1%
Paying at least half of income on housing.
Owner vs renter burden
Owner 30%+: 28.5%
Renter 30%+: 23.7%
Renters typically carry a heavier cost burden than owners with a fixed-rate mortgage.

Affordability by income bracket

Monthly 30% housing budget at each income vs the median owner cost in Sherburne County. Bars above the dashed line can absorb this county's typical ownership cost.

HUD area median income (4-person household) for Minnesota: $116,900. Income limits define 80% AMI at $93,500 and 50% AMI at $58,450.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to own a home in Sherburne County?

Based on Census ACS, typical total annual cost in Sherburne County is around $9,430 ($786 per month), covering property tax, insurance estimate, utilities, and 1% maintenance. Your actual cost varies by home age, size, and location within the county.

What is the property tax in Sherburne County?

Median annual property tax is $3,161 on the county's median home value of $306,000 (Census ACS).

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sherburne County?

On a monthly cash-flow basis, the typical owner-cost-with-mortgage in Sherburne County runs about 59% above the county's median rent. That comparison doesn't account for the opportunity cost on your down payment, maintenance reserve, transaction costs, or how long you plan to stay — use the calculator below to model your specific break-even year against your time horizon.

What is the flood risk in Sherburne County?

low historical flood-risk signal from FEMA NFIP: 9 claims (0.26 per 1,000 housing units), average claim $17,017. Bucket reflects claim density, not absolute claim count.

Data sources

Disclaimer. HomeRule is not a real estate agent, lender, appraiser, or financial advisor. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Actual costs vary significantly by property, location, and individual circumstances. Consult qualified professionals for personalized advice.