Le Sueur County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Le Sueur County, Minnesota, the median home value is $316,500, with a median monthly rent of $942. This places Le Sueur County at #542 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #15 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: $1,112
- Establishments: 725
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 60
- Multi-family: 7
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 12,756 (avg $85,284)
- Outflow: 12,201 (avg $86,335)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Le Sueur County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56044 | 221.5 | -3.84% | 2025 |
| 2 | 56057 | 227.3 | -3.63% | 2025 |
| 3 | 56017 | 269.9 | +5.09% | 2025 |
| 4 | 56058 | 223.4 | +7.81% | 2025 |
| 5 | 56096 | 227.4 | -3.15% | 2025 |
| 6 | 56082 | 228.8 | +5.75% | 2025 |
| 7 | 56069 | 215.9 | +2.21% | 2025 |
| 8 | 56071 | 217.5 | +3.83% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Le Sueur County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $316,500 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $942 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.0% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 28.0 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Le Sueur County is 32.8% above the Minnesota state average and 39.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $942/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 28.0, Le Sueur 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.
Le Sueur County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmore County | Idaho | $316,500 | $1,243 |
| Kent County | Delaware | $316,600 | $1,354 |
| Northampton County | Virginia | $316,200 | $829 |
| Baldwin County | Alabama | $316,900 | $1,277 |
| Towns County | Georgia | $316,100 | $808 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice County | $320,200 | $1,083 | 76.3% |
| Douglas County | $321,400 | $927 | 76.5% |
| Crow Wing County | $306,800 | $971 | 77.0% |
| Ramsey County | $326,600 | $1,329 | 60.6% |
| Isanti County | $306,200 | $1,273 | 83.7% |
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).