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Pequot lakes, MN

Pequot lakes, MN.

Population: 8,830 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pequot lakes, MN is $425,122 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $199,000 after a median 50 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 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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$425,122

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$425,122
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+30.2%
10-year appreciation
+80.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$425,122
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
$199,000
Median list price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$395
1-year sale-price change
-6.1%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
97
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
EAGLE VIEW ELEMENTARY, PEQUOT LAKES SENIOR HIGH, PEQUOT LAKES MIDDLE

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

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
Nearest Superfund site
Burlington Northern (Brainerd/Baxter Plant) (16.9 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
41.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.9 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
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,563
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,390

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Ultraflyte, Inc Ultralightport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER, CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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
1,994
Housing built before 1970
14.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,307
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

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

Pequot lakesState medianUS median
Median home value$425,122$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$199,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market50 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,307$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 Pequot lakes, MN?
$425,122.
What is the median sale price in Pequot lakes, MN?
$199,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pequot lakes, MN?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Pequot lakes, 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 Pequot lakes, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Pequot lakes, MN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Pequot lakes, 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 Pequot lakes, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pequot lakes, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pequot lakes, MN?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pequot lakes, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pequot lakes, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pequot lakes, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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