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Lester Prairie, MN

Lester Prairie, MN.

Population: 3,159 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lester Prairie, MN is $322,953 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,000 after a median 17 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$322,953

Typical home value

+3.3%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$322,953
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.3%
10-year appreciation
+90.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$323,090
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
$340,000
Median list price
$339,900
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
+12.4%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$882/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$951/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,073/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,593/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
14.3 : 1
Schools include
LESTER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY, LESTER PRAIRIE SECONDARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Spring Park Municipal Well Field (21.3 mi)
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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.5 in
Annual snowfall
46.0 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
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,463
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,103

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Serenity Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
PARK NICOLLET METHODIST HOSPITAL, RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, BUFFALO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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)
-46 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
38.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,294
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
63.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,967
Average weekly wage
$1,156
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
206

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

How it compares

Lester PrairieState medianUS median
Typical home value$322,953$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$340,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market17 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,294$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 Lester Prairie, MN?
$322,953.
What is the median sale price in Lester Prairie, MN?
$340,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lester Prairie, MN?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Lester Prairie, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,073/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lester Prairie, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Lester Prairie, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lester Prairie, MN. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lester Prairie, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lester Prairie, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lester Prairie, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lester Prairie, MN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lester Prairie, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lester Prairie, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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