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Watonwan County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Minnesota
$166K
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.
66
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$131K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 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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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.4,861
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$131K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.864 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.1946
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.70%

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.62%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.60%
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.36%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.11,159
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.$66K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82K
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.58%

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 Watonwan County compares

By median home value, Watonwan County is the 82nd most expensive of 87 counties in Minnesota, and its typical home is worth more than 10% of all homes in Minnesota.

Home values in Watonwan County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$49K$380K
counties in Minnesota ranked by median home value
#MinnesotaMedian valueHomes
1Cook County$431K6,375
2Carver County$370K40,498
3Washington County$346K102,346
4Becker County$316K22,734
5Scott County$311K51,579
6Olmsted County$304K55,628
7Hennepin County$299K402,813
8Dakota County$290K154,797
9Otter Tail County$286K47,868
10Clay County$284K19,371
11Dodge County$282K7,655
12Rice County$279K24,485
13Lake County$278K9,205
14Wright County$277K54,940
15Houston County$268K8,311
16Douglas County$266K21,300
17Nicollet County$256K11,494
18Chisago County$256K26,055
19Polk County$256K13,191
20Anoka County$253K127,275
21Sherburne County$251K34,853
22Wabasha County$250K9,372
23Aitkin County$244K19,709
24Ramsey County$243K152,802
82Watonwan County$131K4,861

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

Markets in Watonwan County, most valuable first

About the Watonwan County market

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

The median sale price in Watonwan County, MN is $166,067 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

66 homes sold in Watonwan County, MN over the last 12 months (data through July 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 Watonwan County, MN?

Watonwan County, MN contains 4,861 residential properties, with a median of 864 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1946. The median TopHap Estimate is $131K.

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

By median home value, Watonwan County, MN is the 82nd 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 Watonwan County, MN?

60% of homes in Watonwan County, MN are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

62% of mortgaged homes in Watonwan County, MN are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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