Meeker County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Meeker County, Minnesota, the median home value is $249,000, with a median monthly rent of $904. This places Meeker County at #895 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #33 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: $1,030
- Establishments: 658
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 48
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,877 (avg $85,201)
- Outflow: 9,564 (avg $86,131)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Meeker County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55329 | 237.7 | +14.07% | 2025 |
| 2 | 56243 | 298.3 | — | 2025 |
| 3 | 55324 | 299.5 | +20.18% | 2025 |
| 4 | 55389 | 264.4 | +7.79% | 2025 |
| 5 | 55353 | 277.3 | +10.95% | 2025 |
| 6 | 55355 | 240.1 | +3.71% | 2025 |
| 7 | 55382 | 226.4 | +1.40% | 2025 |
| 8 | 55325 | 228.0 | +3.53% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Meeker County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $249,000 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $904 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.3% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.0 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Meeker County is 4.5% above the Minnesota state average and 9.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $904/month is 3.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Meeker County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone County | Missouri | $249,000 | $896 |
| Sullivan County | New York | $249,000 | $1,106 |
| Washington County | Tennessee | $249,000 | $1,005 |
| Malheur County | Oregon | $248,900 | $821 |
| Shelby County | Tennessee | $249,100 | $1,232 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison County | $248,500 | $788 | 80.6% |
| McLeod County | $246,100 | $941 | 77.4% |
| Steele County | $245,400 | $1,061 | 79.4% |
| Carlton County | $245,100 | $1,009 | 80.0% |
| 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).