Winona County, Minnesota Housing Market
In Winona County, Minnesota, the median home value is $235,400, with a median monthly rent of $907. This places Winona County at #1032 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #43 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: $1,015
- Establishments: 1,203
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 26
- Multi-family: 16
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 19,906 (avg $86,907)
- Outflow: 19,049 (avg $88,318)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Winona County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55959 | 181.6 | -8.14% | 2025 |
| 2 | 55969 | 187.3 | — | 2025 |
| 3 | 55987 | 214.4 | +4.27% | 2025 |
| 4 | 55952 | 200.0 | +3.83% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Winona County | Minnesota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,400 | $238,335 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $907 | $938 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.5% | 77.9% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.6 | 21.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Winona County is 1.2% below the Minnesota state average and 3.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $907/month is 3.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Winona County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.5%, compared to 77.9% in Minnesota and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett County | Maryland | $235,300 | $765 |
| DeKalb County | Tennessee | $235,500 | $839 |
| Johnson County | Missouri | $235,700 | $932 |
| Schenectady County | New York | $235,700 | $1,194 |
| Cleveland County | Oklahoma | $235,700 | $1,167 |
Other Counties in Minnesota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beltrami County | $237,500 | $1,053 | 70.1% |
| Sibley County | $231,900 | $855 | 80.8% |
| Houston County | $239,000 | $879 | 83.4% |
| Pine County | $239,300 | $877 | 81.6% |
| Lake County | $241,300 | $1,093 | 83.5% |
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).