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Pine River, MN

Pine River, MN.

Population: 4,475 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pine River, MN is $284,894 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,500 after a median 29 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$284,894

Typical home value

+3.4%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$284,894
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+114.4%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$286,078
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
$289,500
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$227
1-year sale-price change
+1.6%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$734/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,695/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.8 : 1
Schools include
PINE RIVER-BACKUS ELEMENTARY, PINE RIVER-BACKUS HIGH SCHOOL, Pine River-Backus ALP

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.8%
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
41.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
28
Days with Good air quality
301
Days with Moderate air quality
50
Days with Unhealthy air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
177

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,025
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,140

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Pine River Regional Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER, LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM, CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+257 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,275
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,785
Average weekly wage
$785
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
271

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

How it compares

Pine RiverState medianUS median
Typical home value$284,894$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$289,500$315,500$325,000
Median days on market29 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,275$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 Pine River, MN?
$284,894.
What is the median sale price in Pine River, MN?
$289,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Pine River, MN?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Pine River, 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 Pine River, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Pine River, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pine River, MN. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pine River, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pine River, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pine River, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pine River, MN?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pine River, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pine River, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 28. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pine River, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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