Real Estate Investing in Brown County, Minnesota

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 21,332

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ 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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.5% 5yr CAGR

3.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $255,619
Avg Monthly Rent $900
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Brown County Real Estate

Across Brown County's 3 ZIPs, the picture is modest β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

decisively Brown County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects lackluster investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

A 21,332 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Brown a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$255,619
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MN)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on New Ulm, MN metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Brown County

1 College 860 Students
C+
Martin Luther College
4-Year Private Β· 860 students

Cities in Brown County

ZIP Codes in Brown County, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brown County

What do rentals go for in, MN?

Average rent in, MN is approximately $900/mo per month. Against $256K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Which investment style suits, MN?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in, MN. With home values at $256K and rents near $900/mo, other strategies can work but produce even-keeled rather than outsized returns.

What is the rental occupancy rate in, MN?

Occupancy in, MN runs consistent with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $900/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is, MN above average for MN?

, MN measures broadly in line with the MN state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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