Lake County, MN home prices
Lake County, MN: the typical home is worth $283,027 as of 2026-05, up +4.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $257/sq ft. Rent…
Lake County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1991: $86,517 → 2026: $283,027 (3.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $283,027, homes in Lake County sit 4% above the Minnesota median ($272,151) and 21% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #41 of 87 Minnesota counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+4.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 47 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.0× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Saint Louis County, MN ($256,673) · Cook County, MN ($440,903) · Bayfield County, WI ($301,178) · Ashland County, WI ($190,823) · Douglas County, WI ($258,962) · Carlton County, MN ($301,176)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Lake County, MN?
Are home prices in Lake County rising or falling?
Is Lake County affordable?
How fast do homes sell in Lake County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $143,756 |
| 2010 | $135,941 |
| 2011 | $128,939 |
| 2012 | $134,030 |
| 2013 | $128,300 |
| 2014 | $135,355 |
| 2015 | $133,313 |
| 2016 | $139,784 |
| 2017 | $149,950 |
| 2018 | $156,575 |
| 2019 | $168,783 |
| 2020 | $180,773 |
| 2021 | $203,630 |
| 2022 | $242,943 |
| 2023 | $246,544 |
| 2024 | $257,744 |
| 2025 | $271,314 |
| 2026 | $283,027 |