Real Estate Investing in Cass County, Minnesota

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9 ZIP codes • Population: 21,779

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

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

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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 49.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.9% 5yr CAGR

3.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $328,786
Avg Monthly Rent $922
ZIP Codes 9

Investing in Cass County Real Estate

Across Cass County's 9 ZIPs, the picture is tepid β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The investment case for Cass County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Population dynamics in Cass haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with modest income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$328,786
Avg Monthly Rent
$922
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MN)
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πŸ“‰ 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Cass County

1 College 243 Students 149 Off-Campus Renters
D
Leech Lake Tribal College
2-Year Public Β· 243 students
πŸ“ ~149 students rent off-campus

Cities in Cass County

ZIP Codes in Cass County, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cass County

Are rents high in, MN?

Rental rates in, MN average $922/mo. Tenant demand and $329K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What kind of tenants rent in, MN?

Tenant demand in, MN is solid. The local workforce $922/mo rents across most rental classes.

How does, MN rate as a rental market?

Our data puts, MN at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $329K and rents around $922/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are there empty rentals in, MN?

, MN carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect predictable absorption at market rents of $922/mo.

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