| Index | Backus | Minnesota | National |
| Median home price | $104,200 | $191,500 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $817 | $873 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 71.8% | 71.4% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 28.2% | 28.6% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Akeley, MN | 386 | $75,800 | 59% |
| Pine River, MN | 960 | $102,800 | 44% |
| Hackensack, MN | 329 | $116,300 | 37% |
| Jenkins, MN | 470 | $170,800 | 8% |
| Chickamaw Beach, MN | 168 | $209,500 | 13% |
| Backus, MN | 257 | $104,200 | 44% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Jacob City, FL | 257 | $67,700 | 63% |
| Risco, MO | 257 | $61,600 | 67% |
| North Loup, NE | 257 | $47,900 | 74% |
| New Canton, IL | 257 | $48,000 | 74% |
| Riverton, IA | 257 | $36,700 | 80% |
| Backus, MN | 257 | $104,200 | 44% |
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