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Otter Tail County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Minnesota
$259K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
521
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$299K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Aug 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.47,744
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$299K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.996 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1979
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.78%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.41%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.53%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.79%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.61,238
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Otter Tail County compares

By median home value, Otter Tail County is the 11th most expensive of 87 counties in Minnesota, and its typical home is worth more than 57% of all homes in Minnesota.

Home values in Otter Tail County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$89K$899K
counties in Minnesota ranked by median home value
#MinnesotaMedian valueHomes
1Cook County$405K6,375
2Carver County$391K40,365
3Washington County$363K102,346
4Scott County$344K51,581
5Becker County$327K22,995
6Dodge County$316K7,658
7Hennepin County$316K402,813
8Wright County$315K54,939
9Olmsted County$306K55,602
10Sherburne County$300K35,006
11Otter Tail County$299K47,744
12Douglas County$297K21,270
13Houston County$291K8,311
14Rice County$290K24,485
15Dakota County$285K155,016
16Clay County$284K19,534
17Lake County$276K9,201
18Steele County$274K15,887
19Ramsey County$271K152,802
20Le Sueur County$270K13,104
21Crow Wing County$266K44,746
22Sibley County$265K9,122
23Goodhue County$264K20,159
24Nicollet County$262K11,494

87 counties in Minnesota are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Otter Tail County, most valuable first

About the Otter Tail County market

What is the median home price in Otter Tail County, MN?

The median sale price in Otter Tail County, MN is $258,667 (data through August 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Otter Tail County, MN each year?

521 homes sold in Otter Tail County, MN over the last 12 months (data through August 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Otter Tail County, MN?

Otter Tail County, MN contains 47,744 residential properties, with a median of 996 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1979. The median TopHap Estimate is $299K.

How does Otter Tail County, MN compare to the rest of Minnesota?

By median home value, Otter Tail County, MN is the 11th most expensive of 87 counties in Minnesota. Its typical home is worth more than 57% of all homes in Minnesota. Sherburne County ranks just above it and Douglas County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Otter Tail County, MN?

53% of homes in Otter Tail County, MN are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Otter Tail County, MN hold?

41% of mortgaged homes in Otter Tail County, MN are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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