Real Estate Investing in Houston, Minnesota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,070 • Houston County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (59/100)

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.

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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.2% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.3% 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 $352,048
Avg Monthly Rent $972
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Houston Real Estate

Houston 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.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Houston is in that category.

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

Population dynamics in Houston haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with thin income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$352,048
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1% Rule
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ZIP Codes in Houston, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Houston, MN

What kind of market is Houston, MN for investors?

Investors tracking Houston, MN will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $352K median home values and $972/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting steady returns.

How deep is the rental pool in Houston, MN?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Houston, MN. The rental market absorbs $972/mo rents without meaningful friction.

How tight is the rental market in Houston, MN?

Houston, MN carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect reliable absorption at market rents of $972/mo.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Houston, MN?

Expect median prices around $352K in Houston, MN. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been predictable.

How strong are rents in Houston, MN?

The typical rental in Houston, MN commands about $972/mo monthly. That rent profile steady cash flow against the $352K purchase basis.

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