Cass County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Cass County, Minnesota, the median home value is $288,300, with a median monthly rent of $863. This places Cass County at #685 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #19 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: $785
- Establishments: 866
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 253
- Multi-family: 18
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,216 (avg $84,705)
- Outflow: 12,273 (avg $82,528)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Cass County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56474 | 283.7 | +6.26% | 2025 |
| 2 | 56473 | 285.3 | +10.28% | 2025 |
| 3 | 56636 | 248.7 | +7.42% | 2025 |
| 4 | 56468 | 266.0 | +6.81% | 2025 |
| 5 | 56452 | 258.0 | +11.88% | 2025 |
| 6 | 56484 | 262.3 | +10.11% | 2025 |
| 7 | 56401 | 241.5 | +5.06% | 2025 |
| 8 | 56435 | 248.7 | -0.28% | 2025 |
| 9 | 56655 | 283.6 | +6.78% | 2025 |
| 10 | 56472 | 260.7 | +3.41% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cass County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $288,300 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $863 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 86.2% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 27.8 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cass County is 21.0% above the Minnesota state average and 26.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $863/month is 8.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 27.8, Cass 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.
Cass County has an owner-occupancy rate of 86.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | Ohio | $288,400 | $1,302 |
| Scott County | Kentucky | $288,500 | $1,247 |
| Washington County | Texas | $288,100 | $1,165 |
| Alachua County | Florida | $288,800 | $1,339 |
| Miami County | Kansas | $287,700 | $1,107 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | $287,700 | $1,020 | 86.6% |
| Becker County | $291,000 | $920 | 77.2% |
| Goodhue County | $285,100 | $966 | 78.8% |
| Hubbard County | $282,600 | $905 | 83.1% |
| Stearns County | $273,400 | $1,068 | 67.9% |
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).