Becker County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Becker County, Minnesota, the median home value is $291,000, with a median monthly rent of $920. This places Becker County at #670 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #18 within Minnesota.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,007
- Establishments: 1,054
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 138
- Multi-family: 44
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 14,260 (avg $80,086)
- Outflow: 13,590 (avg $80,445)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Becker County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56470 | 266.5 | +8.03% | 2025 |
| 2 | 56572 | 296.1 | +7.62% | 2025 |
| 3 | 56501 | 306.6 | +5.97% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Becker County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $291,000 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $920 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.2% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.4 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Becker County is 22.1% above the Minnesota state average and 27.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $920/month is 1.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.4, Becker County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Becker County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.2%, compared to 77.9% in Minnesota and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nye County | Nevada | $290,900 | $1,181 |
| Tompkins County | New York | $290,900 | $1,411 |
| Pueblo County | Colorado | $291,300 | $1,111 |
| Caroline County | Maryland | $290,100 | $1,105 |
| Uinta County | Wyoming | $290,000 | $900 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | $288,300 | $863 | 86.2% |
| Dodge County | $287,700 | $1,020 | 86.6% |
| Goodhue County | $285,100 | $966 | 78.8% |
| Hubbard County | $282,600 | $905 | 83.1% |
| Isanti County | $306,200 | $1,273 | 83.7% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).