Housing & Real Estate — Ely, Minnesota

Overview

Total Housing Units2,020
Occupied1,735
Vacant285
Owner-Occupied1,108
Renter-Occupied627
Median Home Value (Census)$157,300
Estimated 2026~$173,000
Median Rent$627/mo
Median Property Tax$1,331/yr

Affordability

Home Price to Income RatioN/Ax
Home Affordabilitymoderate
Rent as % of Income17.1%
Severely Rent-Burdened43.0%

Housing Age

Built 2010 or later46
Built 2000-200945
Built 1990-1999190
Built before 19601,373
Median Year Built1938
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.