Sibley County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Sibley County, Minnesota, the median home value is $231,900, with a median monthly rent of $855. This places Sibley County at #1056 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #44 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: $1,053
- Establishments: 362
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 26
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,563 (avg $73,532)
- Outflow: 6,359 (avg $74,295)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Sibley County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55307 | 209.4 | -4.85% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Sibley County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,900 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $855 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.8% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.6 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Sibley County is 2.7% below the Minnesota state average and 1.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $855/month is 8.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Sibley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | South Carolina | $231,900 | $989 |
| Pickens County | South Carolina | $231,900 | $972 |
| Dodge County | Wisconsin | $231,900 | $988 |
| Lee County | Georgia | $231,800 | $1,184 |
| Madison County | Kentucky | $232,000 | $889 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winona County | $235,400 | $907 | 69.5% |
| Kanabec County | $228,100 | $962 | 84.5% |
| Beltrami County | $237,500 | $1,053 | 70.1% |
| Itasca County | $225,200 | $988 | 83.0% |
| Houston County | $239,000 | $879 | 83.4% |
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).