Real Estate Investing in Brooten, Minnesota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,521 • Pope County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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: 13.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.9% 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 $268,491
Avg Monthly Rent $1,089
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Brooten Real Estate

Across Brooten's 1 ZIPs, the picture is soft: $268K median values, $1,089/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for Brooten is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Transaction volume in Brooten has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Put differently, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Brooten's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$268,491
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,089
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on St. Cloud, MN metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
42%
Days Pending
1/2
46 days

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❄️ Cool Market — St. Cloud, MN metro
46
Days to pending
10.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Brooten, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brooten, MN

Should investors consider Brooten, MN?

Brooten, MN sits at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $268K and average rents around $1,089/mo. That combination puts it in the robust tier for investor interest.

Are rents high in Brooten, MN?

Average rent in Brooten, MN is approximately $1,089/mo per month. Against $268K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

What is the median home value in Brooten, MN?

Brooten, MN median home values land near $268K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,089/mo-per-month rentals.

Is rental property easy to operate in Brooten, MN?

MN ranks as a balanced state for landlord-tenant law. Brooten generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How tight is the rental market in Brooten, MN?

Vacancy in Brooten, MN is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,089/mo.

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