Real Estate Investing in Baxter, Minnesota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 8,729 • Crow Wing County

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Should you buy in Baxter, MN? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 5yr CAGR

3.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $375,339
Avg Monthly Rent $1,199
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Baxter Real Estate

Baxter in Minnesota is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Baxter's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run modest: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

clearly Baxter's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Demographics in Baxter show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is soft relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Brainerd, MN

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Avg Home Value
$375,339
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,199
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Brainerd, MN metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
53%
Days Pending
2/2
66 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Brainerd, MN metro
66
Days to pending
9.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Baxter, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baxter, MN

What is the median home value in Baxter, MN?

Typical homes in Baxter, MN go for around $375K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

Are renters plentiful in Baxter, MN?

Working renters make up the core of the Baxter, MN tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is Baxter, MN a smart market for rental property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Baxter, MN ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $375K and rents of $1,199/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Baxter, MN?

For rental operators, Baxter, MN rates as balanced. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

How much rent can I charge in Baxter, MN?

Rents in Baxter, MN run near $1,199/mo. Compared with median home prices of $375K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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