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Austin, MN

Austin, MN.

Population: 29,632 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Austin, MN is $192,184 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $214,000 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,027/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$192,184

Typical home value

+3.6%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$192,184
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.7%
10-year appreciation
+103.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$194,380
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$214,000
Median list price
$224,900
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
+4.4%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
128
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
92
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
43

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,027/mo
1-year rent change
+8.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$752/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$826/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,445/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Southern MN Education Consortium, Austin Albert Lea Area Special Educ, Austin Public School District
Schools include
SMEC ALC, RESET, SMEC Credit Recovery, Oakland Education Center, Austin Senior High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
707
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.2 in
Annual snowfall
43.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
577
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,876
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,786

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Austin Municipal Airport (AUM) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rochester International Airport (RST) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
MERCYONE NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER, MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH, OLMSTED MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-114 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1957
Housing built before 1970
67.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,737
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,180
Average weekly wage
$1,217
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
136

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AustinState medianUS median
Typical home value$192,184$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$214,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market22 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,027/mo$1,670/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,737$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Austin, MN?
$192,184.
What is the median sale price in Austin, MN?
$214,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Austin, MN?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Austin, MN?
Typical rent: $1,027/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Austin, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado.
Is Austin, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Austin, MN. 707 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Austin, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Austin, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Austin, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Austin, MN?
17 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Austin, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Austin, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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