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Baudette, MN

Baudette, MN.

Population: 2,733 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Baudette, MN is $227,263 — up 3.9% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$227,263

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$227,263
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.5%
10-year appreciation
+59.5%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$230,012
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
35
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
LAKE OF THE WOODS SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
LAKE OF THE WOODS ELEMENTARY, LAKE OF THE WOODS SECONDARY, INDUS SECONDARY, INDUS ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
39.5°F
Average high
50.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
3b (extreme annual low -35 to -30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
282
Days with Moderate air quality
81
Highest AQI recorded (year)
114

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Baudette International Airport (BDE) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baudette International Airport (BDE) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
25.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,494
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,323
Average weekly wage
$906
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BaudetteState medianUS median
Median home value$227,263$304,931$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,494$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Baudette, MN?
$227,263.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Baudette, MN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Baudette, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Baudette, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Baudette, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Baudette, MN?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Baudette, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Baudette, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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