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Perham, MN

Perham, MN.

Population: 7,221 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Perham, MN is $370,762 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $383,000 after a median 106 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$370,762

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

106

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$370,762
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+87.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$370,762
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
$383,000
Median list price
$379,000
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+14.3%
Median days on market
106 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
14

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER, HEART OF THE LAKE ELEMENTARY, PERHAM SENIOR HIGH, PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, strongWind, hail, inlandFlooding
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 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Perham Arsenic Site (2.4 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
52.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.4 in
Annual snowfall
42.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,184
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,295

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Perham Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PERHAM HEALTH
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)
+103 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
33.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,528
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,676
Average weekly wage
$942
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
55

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

How it compares

PerhamState medianUS median
Median home value$370,762$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$383,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market106 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,528$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 Perham, MN?
$370,762.
What is the median sale price in Perham, MN?
$383,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Perham, MN?
Median days on market: 106 days.
What is typical rent in Perham, 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 Perham, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, strongWind, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Perham, MN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Perham, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Perham, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Perham, MN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Perham Arsenic Site, 2.4 mi.
How many schools serve Perham, MN?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Perham, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Perham, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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