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Winthrop, MN

Winthrop, MN.

Population: 2,288 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Winthrop, MN is $239,287 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $189,900 after a median 64 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$239,287

Typical home value

+6.4%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$239,287
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+14.8%
10-year appreciation
+69.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$239,287
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
$189,900
Median list price
$257,450
Median price per sqft
$116
1-year sale-price change
-24.0%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/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 (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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.7 : 1
Schools include
GFW High School, GFW Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
55.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.0 in
Annual snowfall
38.3 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
13
Nearest airport
New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, CENTRACARE- RICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
-40 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1955
Housing built before 1970
64.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,811
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
52.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,007
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
28

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

How it compares

WinthropState medianUS median
Typical home value$239,287$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$189,900$315,500$325,000
Median days on market64 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,811$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 Winthrop, MN?
$239,287.
What is the median sale price in Winthrop, MN?
$189,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Winthrop, MN?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Winthrop, 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 Winthrop, MN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Winthrop, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Winthrop, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Winthrop, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Winthrop, MN?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Winthrop, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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