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Osakis, MN

Osakis, MN.

Population: 3,721 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Osakis, MN is $288,532 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,991 after a median 15 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 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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$288,532

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$288,532
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+20.3%
10-year appreciation
+76.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$288,532
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
$262,991
Median list price
$257,250
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+5.2%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+3.5%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$778/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$784/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,025/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,635/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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
Schools include
OSAKIS ELEMENTARY, OSAKIS SECONDARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Long Prairie Ground Water Contamination (19.8 mi)
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
43.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.4 in
Annual snowfall
46.3 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Chandler Field (AXN) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chandler Field (AXN) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
ALOMERE HEALTH, COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL ALEXANDRIA, CENTRACARE - LONG PRAIRIE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 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)
+25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
31.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,313
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
62.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,070
Average weekly wage
$1,133
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
319

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

How it compares

OsakisState medianUS median
Typical home value$288,532$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$262,991$315,500$325,000
Median days on market15 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,313$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 Osakis, MN?
$288,532.
What is the median sale price in Osakis, MN?
$262,991.
How long do homes take to sell in Osakis, MN?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Osakis, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,025/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Osakis, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Osakis, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Osakis, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Osakis, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Osakis, MN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Osakis, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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