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Dalton, MN

Dalton, MN.

Population: 1,028 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Dalton, MN is $332,981 — up 7.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $382,000 after a median 88 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, cold wave, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$332,981

Typical home value

+7.4%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$332,981
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+85.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$332,981
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
$382,000
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+17.5%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$746/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$819/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,071/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,476/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,489/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, strong wind, hail, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.1%
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
46.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.1 in
Annual snowfall
42.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,324
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,780

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Battle Lake Municipal Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chandler Field (AXN) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
ALOMERE HEALTH, COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL ALEXANDRIA, STEVENS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 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)
+103 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
40.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,814
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
82.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,488
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
72

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

How it compares

DaltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$332,981$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$382,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market88 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,814$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 Dalton, MN?
$332,981.
What is the median sale price in Dalton, MN?
$382,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dalton, MN?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in Dalton, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,071/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dalton, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, strong wind, hail, inland flooding.
Is Dalton, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Dalton, MN. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Dalton, 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 Dalton, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dalton, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Dalton, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Dalton, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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