Isanti County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Isanti County, Minnesota, the median home value is $306,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,273. This places Isanti County at #595 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #17 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: $975
- Establishments: 918
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 191
- Multi-family: 85
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 18,221 (avg $76,829)
- Outflow: 17,329 (avg $77,453)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Isanti County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56353 | 237.7 | +7.09% | 2025 |
| 2 | 56358 | 217.5 | +3.28% | 2025 |
| 3 | 55398 | 225.9 | +2.12% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Isanti County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $306,200 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,273 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.7% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.0 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Isanti County is 28.5% above the Minnesota state average and 34.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,273/month is 35.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Isanti County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta County | Virginia | $306,100 | $1,136 |
| Dickson County | Tennessee | $306,400 | $1,015 |
| Hood County | Texas | $306,400 | $1,428 |
| Powell County | Montana | $306,500 | $820 |
| Fannin County | Georgia | $306,600 | $900 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing County | $306,800 | $971 | 77.0% |
| Le Sueur County | $316,500 | $942 | 81.0% |
| Rice County | $320,200 | $1,083 | 76.3% |
| Becker County | $291,000 | $920 | 77.2% |
| Douglas County | $321,400 | $927 | 76.5% |
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).