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Houston, MN

Houston, MN.

Population: 3,221 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Houston, MN is $352,048 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 23 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$352,048

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$352,048
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+44.8%
10-year appreciation
+100.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$352,048
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
$360,000
Median list price
$252,500
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+95.7%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
2

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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL, HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL, HOUSTON ELEMENTARY, HOUSTON SECONDARY, SUMMIT LEARNING PROGRAM, Minnesota Virtual Academy High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Onalaska Municipal Landfill (17.1 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
56.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,388
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,003

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Rushford Municipal Airport - Robert W Bunke Field (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
WINONA HEALTH SERVICES, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER INC, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
-26 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
50.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,877
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
84.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,983
Average weekly wage
$833
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
34

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

How it compares

HoustonState medianUS median
Median home value$352,048$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$360,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market23 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,877$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 Houston, MN?
$352,048.
What is the median sale price in Houston, MN?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Houston, MN?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Houston, 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 Houston, MN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
Is Houston, MN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Houston, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Houston, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Houston, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Houston, MN?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Houston, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Houston, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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