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Hugo, Minnesota

city · Washington County

At a glance

16,340
Population
$408,900
Median home value (all homes)
35% above U.S. median
$440,831
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,891/mo
Median rent
40% above U.S. median
$116,228
Median household income
48% above U.S. median
26.8 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
12.47%
Locations with fiber available
1.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 116 — 16% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing52% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities14% above
Taxes12% below
Insurance6% below
Commute cost4% below
For business: Minnesota is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates98.3%
College graduates46.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hugo Economic Development
Hugo’s Economic Development page provides information about the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and related business resources, including agendas and packets. The page directs inquiries to Rachel Juba (651-762-6304).
state Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
ARDC is a multi-disciplined planning and development organization serving the seven-county Arrowhead Region in northeast Minnesota. Its mission is to provide local units of government and citizen groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems, and fostering local leadership to promote economic growth.
state Economic Dev Association of Minnesota
EDAM champions economic development through education, collaboration and advocacy. It is a state-wide association of professionals who specialize in economic development, with members in public, private, and nonprofit sectors who stay informed and connected to current economic development strategies and best practices.
state Minnesota Dept of Empl & Economic Dev
Minnesota's state agency that provides employment services, workforce development, unemployment insurance support, business financing, and economic development programs for residents and businesses.
state Minnesota Power Economic Development
Minnesota Power has the resources, connections and experience to help companies find sites and secure capital for expansion and relocation projects in our service area. It also provides private sector leadership in economic development.
state North Saint Paul Economic Development
The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority (EDA) was established to precipitate future development, increase the tax base, promote employment, and enhance the overall quality of life in North St. Paul; it sets goals, meets regularly, and can provide momentum and a vision for economic development.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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