Real Estate Investing in Douglas County, Minnesota

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 38,213

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

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
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  • High vacancy: 21.9% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.5% 5yr CAGR

3.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $339,131
Avg Monthly Rent $968
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Douglas County Real Estate

Across Douglas County's 8 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Across Douglas's 8 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs sluggish: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

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

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$339,131
Avg Monthly Rent
$968
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MN)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Alexandria, MN metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
53%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Douglas County

1 College 3,038 Students 2,415 Off-Campus Renters
C
Alexandria Technical & Community College
2-Year Public Β· 3,038 students
πŸ“ ~2,415 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 2,415 students living off-campus, Douglas County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Douglas County

ZIP Codes in Douglas County, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Douglas County

Is, MN a smart market for rental property?

, MN posts an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $339K and average rents around $968/mo. That combination puts it in the notable tier for investor interest.

How much is rent in, MN?

Average rent in, MN is approximately $968/mo per month. Against $339K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How should investors approach, MN?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, MN best. The market produces reliable results for that approach at the $339K price point.

Is investability higher in, MN than across MN?

Relative to MN as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 3.0/5 score summarizes the position.

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