Brown County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Brown County, Minnesota, the median home value is $191,200, with a median monthly rent of $890. This places Brown County at #1498 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #59 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: $1,080
- Establishments: 846
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 25
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 11,455 (avg $84,927)
- Outflow: 10,964 (avg $86,242)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Brown County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56085 | 228.5 | +30.30% | 2025 |
| 2 | 56081 | 208.6 | +5.41% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brown County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $191,200 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $890 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.9% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.9 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brown County is 19.8% below the Minnesota state average and 16.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $890/month is 5.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Brown County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Brown County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson County | South Dakota | $191,200 | $782 |
| Perry County | Ohio | $191,100 | $777 |
| Grant County | Minnesota | $191,000 | $797 |
| Nash County | North Carolina | $191,000 | $953 |
| Fulton County | Ohio | $191,000 | $863 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County | $191,000 | $797 | 79.2% |
| Clearwater County | $192,100 | $742 | 80.1% |
| Pennington County | $195,500 | $862 | 72.2% |
| Murray County | $185,400 | $810 | 82.2% |
| Mower County | $185,200 | $927 | 77.6% |
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).