Wabasha County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Wabasha County, Minnesota, the median home value is $264,400, with a median monthly rent of $830. This places Wabasha County at #818 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #29 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: $943
- Establishments: 562
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 49
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,793 (avg $79,165)
- Outflow: 9,393 (avg $79,689)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Wabasha County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55981 | 263.2 | +9.55% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Wabasha County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $264,400 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $830 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.3% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.5 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Wabasha County is 10.9% above the Minnesota state average and 16.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $830/month is 11.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.5, Wabasha 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.
Wabasha County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings County | South Dakota | $264,600 | $901 |
| Barry County | Michigan | $264,100 | $972 |
| Teton County | Montana | $264,000 | $730 |
| Piute County | Utah | $264,800 | $950 |
| Morton County | North Dakota | $263,900 | $1,076 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | $265,500 | $1,019 | 65.9% |
| Blue Earth County | $266,700 | $1,123 | 61.4% |
| Nicollet County | $270,300 | $970 | 72.2% |
| Mille Lacs County | $258,300 | $903 | 77.9% |
| Benton County | $271,000 | $982 | 66.7% |
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).