Pope County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Pope County, Minnesota, the median home value is $255,100, with a median monthly rent of $902. This places Pope County at #867 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #32 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: $1,051
- Establishments: 349
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 31
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,045 (avg $82,583)
- Outflow: 4,808 (avg $83,104)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Pope County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56215 | 207.3 | -2.96% | 2025 |
| 2 | 56381 | 298.4 | +13.32% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Pope County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $255,100 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $902 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.5% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.6 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Pope County is 7.0% above the Minnesota state average and 12.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $902/month is 3.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Pope County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | Georgia | $255,100 | $1,153 |
| Silver Bow County | Montana | $255,200 | $863 |
| Cass County | Nebraska | $254,900 | $996 |
| Wicomico County | Maryland | $254,700 | $1,327 |
| Antrim County | Michigan | $255,500 | $902 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin County | $255,800 | $869 | 85.3% |
| Mille Lacs County | $258,300 | $903 | 77.9% |
| Meeker County | $249,000 | $904 | 79.3% |
| Morrison County | $248,500 | $788 | 80.6% |
| McLeod County | $246,100 | $941 | 77.4% |
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).