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Ellendale, MN

Ellendale, MN.

Population: 2,124 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ellendale, MN is $301,670 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $284,916 after a median 56 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$301,670

Typical home value

+5.6%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$301,670
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+36.1%
10-year appreciation
+105.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$302,021
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$284,916
Median list price
$338,982
Median price per sqft
$119
1-year sale-price change
+29.1%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$866/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$951/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,244/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,703/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,814/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.5 : 1
Schools include
NRHEG ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.2 in
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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,847
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,224

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rochester International Airport (RST) (39 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH, NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - ALBERT LEA AND AUSTIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.2 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1948
Housing built before 1970
59.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,222
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
57.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,970
Average weekly wage
$1,212
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
54

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

How it compares

EllendaleState medianUS median
Typical home value$301,670$298,060$285,053
Median sale price$284,916$303,661$319,906
Median days on market56 days35 days48 days
Median annual property tax$2,222$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 typical home value in Ellendale, MN?
$301,670.
What is the median sale price in Ellendale, MN?
$284,916.
How long do homes take to sell in Ellendale, MN?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Ellendale, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,244/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ellendale, MN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Ellendale, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ellendale, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ellendale, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ellendale, MN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Ellendale, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ellendale, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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