Brainerd, MN Metro Area - Investment Guide
Metro Area • 24 Cities • 24 ZIP Codes
Avg Home Value
$368,555
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,005
Avg Cap Rate
2.26%
Avg Investability
3.0 ★
Cities
24
ZIP Codes
24
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Market Trends
Metro Home Value History
Metro Rent History
🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate:
7.28%
as of Oct 1
Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
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COOL MARKET
Brainerd, MN Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
65 days
Average time to sell
Slow
9.1%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
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Market conditions data as of September 19, 2026 — updated weekly
Best ZIP codes in Brainerd, MN
Every ZIP in the metro, ranked four ways. Free.
Cities in Brainerd, MN
Akeley
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Backus
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Baxter
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Brainerd
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Cass Lake
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Crosslake
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Deerwood
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Emily
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Federal Dam
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Fifty Lakes
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Fort Ripley
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Garrison
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Hackensack
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Ironton
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Longville
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Merrifield
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Motley
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Nisswa
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Outing
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Pequot Lakes
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Pillager
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Pine River
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Staples
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Walker
Minnesota
1 ZIPs
Top ZIP Codes by Investability
| ZIP Code | City | State | Home Value | Rent | Cap Rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56455 | Ironton | MN | $273,190 | $1,116 | 3.19% | |
| 56433 | Akeley | MN | $301,616 | $945 | 2.44% | |
| 56473 | Pillager | MN | $327,642 | $891 | 2.12% | |
| 56448 | Fifty Lakes | MN | $425,205 | $1,071 | 1.96% | |
| 56641 | Federal Dam | MN | $259,289 | $891 | 2.68% | |
| 56449 | Fort Ripley | MN | $376,849 | $1,143 | 2.37% | |
| 56655 | Longville | MN | $363,388 | $873 | 1.87% | |
| 56465 | Merrifield | MN | $465,252 | $972 | 1.63% | |
| 56435 | Backus | MN | $295,988 | $909 | 2.40% | |
| 56474 | Pine River | MN | $278,707 | $873 | 2.44% | |
| 56442 | Crosslake | MN | $604,305 | $1,008 | 1.30% | |
| 56479 | Staples | MN | $217,050 | $1,053 | 3.78% | |
| 56450 | Garrison | MN | $263,097 | $1,071 | 3.18% | |
| 56662 | Outing | MN | $371,624 | $1,143 | 2.40% | |
| 56401 | Brainerd | MN | $311,797 | $952 | 2.38% | |
| 56466 | Motley | MN | $267,748 | $873 | 2.54% | |
| 56425 | Baxter | MN | $357,002 | $1,179 | 2.58% | |
| 56468 | Nisswa | MN | $624,066 | $1,053 | 1.32% | |
| 56444 | Deerwood | MN | $442,479 | $918 | 1.62% | |
| 56484 | Walker | MN | $355,205 | $891 | 1.96% | |
| 56452 | Hackensack | MN | $371,568 | $873 | 1.83% | |
| 56455 | Ironton | MN | $253,125 | $1,116 | 3.44% | |
| 56433 | Akeley | MN | $282,010 | $945 | 2.61% | |
| 56472 | Pequot Lakes | MN | $425,122 | $891 | 1.63% | |
| 56447 | Emily | MN | $391,898 | $1,458 | 2.90% | |
| 56633 | Cass Lake | MN | $233,773 | $954 | 3.18% | |
| 56448 | Fifty Lakes | MN | $462,546 | $1,071 | 1.81% | |
| 56641 | Federal Dam | MN | $266,326 | $891 | 2.61% | |
| 56465 | Merrifield | MN | $429,698 | $972 | 1.76% | |
| 56435 | Backus | MN | $278,481 | $909 | 2.55% | |
| 56473 | Pillager | MN | $339,590 | $891 | 2.05% | |
| 56442 | Crosslake | MN | $580,927 | $1,008 | 1.35% | |
| 56474 | Pine River | MN | $289,885 | $873 | 2.35% | |
| 56449 | Fort Ripley | MN | $404,830 | $1,143 | 2.20% | |
| 56655 | Longville | MN | $367,607 | $873 | 1.85% | |
| 56466 | Motley | MN | $245,456 | $873 | 2.77% | |
| 56468 | Nisswa | MN | $589,554 | $1,053 | 1.39% | |
| 56444 | Deerwood | MN | $416,766 | $918 | 1.72% | |
| 56479 | Staples | MN | $225,182 | $1,053 | 3.65% | |
| 56450 | Garrison | MN | $278,176 | $1,071 | 3.00% | |
| 56662 | Outing | MN | $378,130 | $1,143 | 2.36% | |
| 56401 | Brainerd | MN | $327,822 | $1,109 | 2.64% | |
| 56425 | Baxter | MN | $371,205 | $1,199 | 2.52% | |
| 56472 | Pequot Lakes | MN | $397,720 | $891 | 1.75% | |
| 56447 | Emily | MN | $363,440 | $1,458 | 3.13% | |
| 56484 | Walker | MN | $366,851 | $891 | 1.89% | |
| 56452 | Hackensack | MN | $399,352 | $873 | 1.71% | |
| 56455 | Ironton | MN | $274,883 | $1,116 | 3.17% | |
| 56433 | Akeley | MN | $297,974 | $945 | 2.47% | |
| 56473 | Pillager | MN | $318,966 | $891 | 2.18% |
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About Brainerd, MN Real Estate Market
The Brainerd, MN metropolitan statistical area (MSA) encompasses 24 cities and 24 ZIP codes. The average home value across the metro is $368,555, with an average monthly rent of $1,005. Explore individual cities and ZIP codes to find investment opportunities that match your criteria.