Houston County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Houston County, Minnesota, the median home value is $239,000, with a median monthly rent of $879. This places Houston County at #998 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #41 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: $921
- Establishments: 438
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 35
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,392 (avg $78,250)
- Outflow: 8,105 (avg $79,086)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Houston County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55921 | 292.8 | +8.80% | 2025 |
| 2 | 55947 | 245.9 | +2.23% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Houston County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,000 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $879 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.4% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.7 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Houston County is about equal to the Minnesota state average and 5.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $879/month is 6.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Houston County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer County | Michigan | $239,000 | $988 |
| Alamosa County | Colorado | $239,100 | $907 |
| Randall County | Texas | $238,800 | $1,170 |
| Surry County | Virginia | $238,800 | $983 |
| Garfield County | Washington | $239,200 | $791 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine County | $239,300 | $877 | 81.6% |
| Beltrami County | $237,500 | $1,053 | 70.1% |
| Lake County | $241,300 | $1,093 | 83.5% |
| Winona County | $235,400 | $907 | 69.5% |
| Kandiyohi County | $243,200 | $909 | 72.5% |
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).