Benton County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Benton County, Minnesota, the median home value is $271,000, with a median monthly rent of $982. This places Benton County at #778 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #25 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: $1,122
- Establishments: 1,020
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 63
- Multi-family: 76
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 17,424 (avg $75,319)
- Outflow: 16,849 (avg $76,378)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Benton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56373 | 253.7 | -2.20% | 2025 |
| 2 | 56330 | 212.6 | -7.79% | 2025 |
| 3 | 56329 | 244.2 | +6.13% | 2025 |
| 4 | 56377 | 212.9 | -2.03% | 2025 |
| 5 | 56379 | 223.2 | +2.49% | 2025 |
| 6 | 56367 | 246.7 | +4.27% | 2025 |
| 7 | 55371 | 233.2 | +3.10% | 2025 |
| 8 | 56304 | 201.5 | -1.28% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Benton County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $271,000 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $982 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 66.7% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.0 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Benton County is 13.7% above the Minnesota state average and 19.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $982/month is 4.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Benton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.7%, compared to 77.9% in Minnesota and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | Georgia | $271,200 | $943 |
| Columbia County | Washington | $271,200 | $985 |
| Dickinson County | Iowa | $270,700 | $922 |
| Orange County | Vermont | $271,300 | $1,173 |
| Greene County | New York | $271,600 | $1,004 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicollet County | $270,300 | $970 | 72.2% |
| Otter Tail County | $273,000 | $868 | 79.5% |
| Stearns County | $273,400 | $1,068 | 67.9% |
| Blue Earth County | $266,700 | $1,123 | 61.4% |
| Clay County | $265,500 | $1,019 | 65.9% |
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).