Real Estate Investing in Bigfork, Minnesota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,649 • Itasca County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
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  • High vacancy: 60.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.7% 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 $253,055
Avg Monthly Rent $1,161
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bigfork Real Estate

Bigfork, MN covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

plainly Bigfork's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects underwhelming investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

plainly Bigfork's sale market has not rewarded patience. better suited elsewhere for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Bigfork — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Grand Rapids, MN

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Avg Home Value
$253,055
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,161
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Grand Rapids, MN metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
50%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Grand Rapids, MN metro
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Days to pending
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Bigfork, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bigfork, MN

What do rentals go for in Bigfork, MN?

Rents in Bigfork, MN run near $1,161/mo. Compared with median home prices of $253K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is the tenant base reliable in Bigfork, MN?

Tenant quality in Bigfork, MN ranks as solid. Landlords generally report consistent occupancy at market rents of $1,161/mo.

What kind of market is Bigfork, MN for investors?

Bigfork, MN scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $253K and rents near $1,161/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Is Bigfork, MN landlord-friendly?

Landlord-friendliness in Bigfork, MN is balanced. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Bigfork, MN?

Expect elevated vacancy in Bigfork, MN. Rents at $1,161/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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