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Mayer, MN

Mayer, MN.

Population: 3,341 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mayer, MN is $391,185 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $388,750 after a median 9 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$391,185

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$391,185
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+11.6%
10-year appreciation
+56.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$391,185
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
$388,750
Median list price
$383,500
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
+6.5%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,427/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,264/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,538/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, ice storm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.8%
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 (14.1 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
45.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.8 in
Annual snowfall
48.6 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
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,583
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,298

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (40 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Schumacher Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+370 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2004
Housing built before 1970
17.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
67.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,622
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,479
Average weekly wage
$1,501
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
960

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

How it compares

MayerState medianUS median
Typical home value$391,185$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$388,750$315,500$325,000
Median days on market9 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,622$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 Mayer, MN?
$391,185.
What is the median sale price in Mayer, MN?
$388,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Mayer, MN?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in Mayer, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,734/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mayer, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, ice storm, tornado.
Is Mayer, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mayer, MN. 4 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 Mayer, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mayer, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mayer, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Mayer, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mayer, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Mayer

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