Freeborn County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Freeborn County, Minnesota, the median home value is $171,100, with a median monthly rent of $849. This places Freeborn County at #1781 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #66 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: $1,054
- Establishments: 774
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 13
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,008 (avg $68,268)
- Outflow: 12,508 (avg $69,011)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Freeborn County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56007 | 199.6 | +5.31% | 2025 |
| 2 | 55912 | 214.7 | +8.33% | 2025 |
| 3 | 56026 | 191.6 | +6.10% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Freeborn County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,100 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $849 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.5% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.8 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Freeborn County is 28.2% below the Minnesota state average and 24.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $849/month is 9.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Freeborn County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Freeborn County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell County | North Carolina | $171,100 | $806 |
| Colbert County | Alabama | $171,000 | $887 |
| Washington County | Florida | $171,000 | $888 |
| Curry County | New Mexico | $171,200 | $1,024 |
| Cayuga County | New York | $171,000 | $942 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood County | $169,300 | $817 | 74.4% |
| Wadena County | $173,000 | $746 | 73.6% |
| Big Stone County | $169,100 | $745 | 79.7% |
| Marshall County | $164,500 | $690 | 83.0% |
| Lincoln County | $164,400 | $674 | 81.4% |
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).