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Red wing, MN

Red wing, MN.

Population: 19,226 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Red wing, MN is $289,364 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $235,000 after a median 75 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,313/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$289,364

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$289,364
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+19.5%
10-year appreciation
+68.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$290,083
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
$235,000
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$97
1-year sale-price change
-14.5%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
85
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,313/mo
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
14
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
School districts serving the area
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Red Wing Public School District, Goodhue County Education District
Schools include
MCF-Red Wing Maginnis High School, COLVILL FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER, Burnside Elementary, Red Wing Senior High, SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.0%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
35.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,797
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,182

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Red Wing Regional Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN RED WING
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,839
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,188
Average weekly wage
$1,144
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
78

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

How it compares

Red wingState medianUS median
Median home value$289,364$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$235,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market75 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,313/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,839$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 Red wing, MN?
$289,364.
What is the median sale price in Red wing, MN?
$235,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Red wing, MN?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in Red wing, MN?
Typical rent: $1,313/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Red wing, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is Red wing, MN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Red wing, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Red wing, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Red wing, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Red wing, MN?
14 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Red wing, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Red wing, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Red wing, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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