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Braham, MN

Braham, MN.

Population: 3,694 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Braham, MN is $278,445 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $294,000 after a median 26 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$278,445

Typical home value

+3.3%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$278,445
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+19.4%
10-year appreciation
+90.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$278,445
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
$294,000
Median list price
$309,000
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+13.3%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$924/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,487/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.6 : 1
Schools include
BRAHAM ELEMENTARY, BRAHAM AREA SECONDARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
44.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
Annual snowfall
56.0 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
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,510
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,251

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (41 mi)
National parks include
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Grohnke Field (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER, FAIRVIEW LAKES HEALTH SERVICES, BUFFALO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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)
+260 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
37.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,395
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
61.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,094
Average weekly wage
$975
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
276

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

How it compares

BrahamState medianUS median
Typical home value$278,445$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$294,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market26 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,395$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 Braham, MN?
$278,445.
What is the median sale price in Braham, MN?
$294,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Braham, MN?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Braham, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Braham, MN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Braham, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Braham, MN. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Braham, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Braham, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Braham, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Braham, MN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Braham, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Braham, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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