Rock County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Rock County, Minnesota, the median home value is $224,300, with a median monthly rent of $698. This places Rock County at #1134 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #47 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: $1,079
- Establishments: 295
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 16
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,887 (avg $79,770)
- Outflow: 3,730 (avg $80,909)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Rock County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57068 | 353.5 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 57030 | 294.1 | +11.70% | 2025 |
| 3 | 56156 | 298.4 | +9.33% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Rock County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,300 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $698 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.6% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.8 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Rock County is 5.9% below the Minnesota state average and 1.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $698/month is 25.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.8, Rock 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.
Rock County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien County | Michigan | $224,300 | $942 |
| Hancock County | Mississippi | $224,200 | $977 |
| San Juan County | Utah | $224,200 | $867 |
| Hickman County | Tennessee | $224,100 | $893 |
| Marion County | Indiana | $224,000 | $1,153 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itasca County | $225,200 | $988 | 83.0% |
| Polk County | $222,800 | $855 | 71.3% |
| St. Louis County | $221,400 | $1,013 | 71.2% |
| Fillmore County | $221,100 | $797 | 82.6% |
| Waseca County | $220,800 | $883 | 80.7% |
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).