Thriving communities require a range of housing opportunities. Minnesota is recognized as a national leader for its commitment to helping families with affordable ownership and rental homes. Nevertheless, housing has become too costly for growing numbers of low- and moderate-income Minnesotans. All Minnesotans are affected when low- and moderate-income families cannot find affordable homes.

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Data for the 2006-7 County Profiles is gathered from a variety of sources including the US Census Bureau, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Minnesota Departments of Employment and Economic Development, Revenue, and Human Services, and the National Low Income Housing Coalition. In addition to these sources, the profiles rely upon other Minnesota-based housing research.