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Sibley County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MinnesotaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 43
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$251K
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.
124
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$297K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

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

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
2017201820192026
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
2017201820192026
Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
2017201820192026
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
2017201820192026
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
2017201820192026
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
2017201820192026
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
2017201820192026
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
2017201820192026
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
2017201820192026
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
2017201820192026
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
2022202320252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.9,178
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$297K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.3,521 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2003
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.56%

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.56%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.5.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.93%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.19%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.40%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.8 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,265
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.26 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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 Sibley County compares

By median home value, Sibley County is the 26th most expensive of 87 counties in Minnesota, and its typical home is worth more than 43% of all homes in Minnesota.

Home values in Sibley County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$90K$761K
counties in Minnesota ranked by median home value
#MinnesotaMedian valueHomes
1Carver County$477K40,365
2Scott County$421K51,581
3Washington County$421K102,346
4Cook County$401K6,375
5Dakota County$379K155,003
6Hennepin County$372K402,813
7Wright County$371K54,939
8Sherburne County$363K35,417
9Anoka County$359K127,244
10Becker County$351K22,995
11Rice County$349K24,485
12Crow Wing County$335K44,749
13Douglas County$325K21,270
14Chisago County$322K26,055
15Dodge County$322K7,658
16Cass County$321K26,042
17Olmsted County$320K55,604
18Ramsey County$320K152,802
19Isanti County$317K19,189
20Otter Tail County$315K47,743
21Le Sueur County$309K13,104
22Hubbard County$309K18,352
23Steele County$303K15,927
24Houston County$299K8,311
26Sibley County$297K9,178

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

About the Sibley County market

What is the median home price in Sibley County, MN?

The median sale price in Sibley County, MN is $251,300 (data through September 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Sibley County, MN each year?

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

Is Sibley County, MN a buyer's or seller's market?

Sibley County, MN is currently a balanced market, scoring 43 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through September 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Sibley County, MN?

Sibley County, MN contains 9,178 residential properties, with a median of 3,521 square feet, built around 2003. The median TopHap Estimate is $297K.

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

By median home value, Sibley County, MN is the 26th most expensive of 87 counties in Minnesota. Its typical home is worth more than 43% 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 Sibley County, MN?

93% of homes in Sibley County, MN are owner-occupied. 19% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Sibley County, MN hold?

56% of mortgaged homes in Sibley County, MN are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 5.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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