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Cost of living in Sherburne County, MN

Part of the Minneapolis Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,752/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 99,178 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,381 37%
Federal tax $723 19%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $340 9%
Transport $320 9%
State tax $271 7%
Energy $187 5%
Water $50 1%

Rent in Sherburne County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,220
per month
1 bedroom
$1,381
per month
2 bedroom
$1,685
per month
3 bedroom
$2,244
per month
4 bedroom
$2,513
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Sherburne County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$102,965
per year
Individual earnings
$54,238
per year
Per capita
$44,241
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sherburne County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$332,700
Annual property tax
$3,311

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sherburne County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$124
per month · 15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,244
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Sherburne County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Sherburne County

State and local tax rates for Minnesota.

State income tax
9.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.9%
Combined sales tax
7.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Sherburne County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.3 min
Drive alone
76.6%
Public transit
1.2%
Work from home
12.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sherburne County

What it costs to live in Sherburne County each month.

Single person
$3,752
per month
  • Rent $1,381
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $723
  • State tax $271
Couple
$5,722
per month
  • Rent $1,685
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,355
  • State tax $551
Family
$8,425
per month
  • Rent $2,244
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,355
  • State tax $551

Frequently asked questions about Sherburne County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sherburne County?

In Sherburne County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,381 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,685 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,244 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sherburne County?

In Sherburne County, MN, the average household income is $102,965 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $54,238 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sherburne County?

The estimated cost of living in Sherburne County, MN is approximately $3,752 per month for a single person, $5,722 for a couple, $8,425 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sherburne County?

The combined sales tax rate in Sherburne County, MN is 7.54%, which includes the Minnesota state rate of 6.88% plus an average local rate of 0.66%.

Is Sherburne County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sherburne County, MN would need approximately $3,752 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $102,965 per year ($8,580 per month). Sherburne County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Sherburne County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sherburne County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Sherburne County?

The average home value in Sherburne County, MN is $332,700, with average annual property taxes of $3,311, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sherburne County compare to other areas?

You can compare Sherburne County, MN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Sherburne County is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources