Real Estate Investing in Hackensack, Minnesota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,913 • Cass County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

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: 68.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.0% 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 $396,512
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hackensack Real Estate

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

Rent trends and price trends in Hackensack are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Minnesota.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Hackensack a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$396,512
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
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 Hackensack, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hackensack, MN

How deep is the rental pool in Hackensack, MN?

The tenant pool in Hackensack, MN is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $873/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Is MN a landlord-friendly state?

The landlord environment in Hackensack, MN is balanced. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What does house hacking look like in Hackensack, MN?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Hackensack, MN reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Is vacancy a concern in Hackensack, MN?

Rental vacancy in Hackensack, MN is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Hackensack, MN?

Rental rates in Hackensack, MN average $873/mo. Tenant demand and $397K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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