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Red Lake County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Minnesota
$155K
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.
32
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$148K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties 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
AprJulOct
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
AprJulOct
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
AprJulOct
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
AprJulOct
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
AprJulOct
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
OctAug

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,453
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$148K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.89%

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.20%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.10%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.82%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.1%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.85%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,897
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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 Red Lake County compares

By median home value, Red Lake County is the 76th most expensive of 87 counties in Minnesota, and its typical home is worth more than 10% of all homes in Minnesota.

Home values in Red Lake County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$55K$260K
counties in Minnesota ranked by median home value
#MinnesotaMedian valueHomes
1Carver County$452K40,377
2Washington County$411K102,346
3Scott County$400K51,584
4Cook County$374K6,375
5Hennepin County$363K402,813
6Dakota County$361K155,278
7Wright County$358K54,939
8Sherburne County$354K35,513
9Anoka County$352K127,219
10Becker County$346K22,995
11Rice County$335K24,485
12Chisago County$321K23,969
13Crow Wing County$320K44,737
14Dodge County$315K7,658
15Ramsey County$314K152,802
16Isanti County$307K19,189
17Douglas County$303K21,273
18Olmsted County$300K55,605
19Otter Tail County$300K47,772
20Cass County$298K26,042
21Houston County$295K8,326
22Sibley County$294K9,147
23Le Sueur County$293K13,104
24Steele County$292K15,927
76Red Lake County$148K1,453

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

Markets in Red Lake County, most valuable first

About the Red Lake County market

What is the median home price in Red Lake County, MN?

The median sale price in Red Lake County, MN is $154,583 (data through October 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Red Lake County, MN each year?

32 homes sold in Red Lake County, MN over the last 12 months (data through October 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 Red Lake County, MN?

Red Lake County, MN contains 1,453 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $148K.

How does Red Lake County, MN compare to the rest of Minnesota?

By median home value, Red Lake County, MN is the 76th most expensive of 87 counties in Minnesota. Its typical home is worth more than 10% of all homes in Minnesota. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Red Lake County, MN?

82% of homes in Red Lake County, MN are owner-occupied. 7% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Red Lake County, MN hold?

20% of mortgaged homes in Red Lake County, MN are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 10.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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