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Emily, MN

Emily, MN.

Population: 843 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Emily, MN is $388,928 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 232 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$388,928

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

232

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$388,928
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+93.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$388,928
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
$270,000
Median list price
$449,950
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
-16.3%
Median days on market
232 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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 (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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.3%
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
42.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
244
Days with Moderate air quality
112
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
735
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
990

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Aitkin Municipal Airport Steve Kurtz Field (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+314 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
28.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,127
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,786
Average weekly wage
$945
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
336

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

How it compares

EmilyState medianUS median
Median home value$388,928$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$270,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market232 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,127$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 Emily, MN?
$388,928.
What is the median sale price in Emily, MN?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Emily, MN?
Median days on market: 232 days.
What is typical rent in Emily, 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 Emily, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Emily, MN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Emily, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Emily, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Emily, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Emily, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Emily, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Emily, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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