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Delano, MN

Delano, MN.

Population: 10,019 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Delano, MN is $443,218 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $474,000 after a median 95.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$443,218

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

95.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$443,218
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+12.1%
10-year appreciation
+58.8%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$446,819
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$474,000
Median list price
$497,240
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
+4.2%
Median days on market
95.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
DELANO ELEMENTARY, Delano Intermediate School, Delano High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Spring Park Municipal Well Field (11 mi)
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
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
183
Days with Moderate air quality
145
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
186

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,079
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,278

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (35 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Brandt Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, BUFFALO HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL ANNANDALE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+744 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
21.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,192
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,759
Average weekly wage
$1,026
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,016

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

How it compares

DelanoState medianUS median
Median home value$443,218$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$474,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market96 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,192$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 Delano, MN?
$443,218.
What is the median sale price in Delano, MN?
$474,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Delano, MN?
Median days on market: 95.5 days.
What is typical rent in Delano, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,176/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Delano, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado.
Is Delano, MN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Delano, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Delano, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Delano, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Delano, MN?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Delano, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Delano, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Delano, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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