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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…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Lake County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+4.3%Cooling
Valuation+5%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market47 daysBalanced

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1991: $86,517 → 2026: $283,027 (3.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$283,0272026-05
1-year+4.3%
5-year+39.0%
10-year+102.5%
Since 2000n/a
Population10k2024
Median income$71,5732023 · 4.0× income
New homes/yr752024
Price / sq ft$257listings
Days on market472026-06
Active listings1132026-06
Price cuts21%of listings

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 →

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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?
The typical home in Lake County is worth $283,027 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Lake County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Lake County affordable?
At 4.0× the local median income of $71,573, Lake County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Lake County?
Homes here take a median of 47 days to sell, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian 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