Real Estate Investing in Buhl, Minnesota (55713)

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Saint Louis County • Population: 1,048 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 55713 (Buhl, MN)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GREAT FIT
Grade A (90/100)

Strong fundamentals — affordable, appreciating, and stable. A confident pick for primary residence.

📈 For Investors
GOOD
4.0 / 5 (71/100)

A balanced market — moderate cash flow and moderate appreciation. A "steady" investor profile fits best.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.3% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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4.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $134,669
Avg Monthly Rent $1,116
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $56,375
% Renters 24.1%

Market Analysis: 55713 Buhl

The 55713 ZIP in Buhl, MN is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $135K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

The investment case in 55713 is solid only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $135K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

Within MN, ZIP 55713 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Saint Louis County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and resilient enough to shape underwriting.

On the rental side, 1,048 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Strategically, 55713 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Buhl:

B+ Great
Buy Confidence Score: 80/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,116/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This area shows favorable conditions for homebuyers. Solid fundamentals with reasonable affordability.
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BALANCED MARKET
Duluth, MN-WI Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
49 days
Average time to sell
Average
8.7%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Duluth, MN-WI metro data
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Property Strategy for 55713

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
8.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+9.5% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$51,072/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $130,159 $1,240 6.9% +9.4% $65,079
3BR $153,215 $1,700 8.0% +9.5% $51,072

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$144K$123K$103K$83K$62K$42KJan 2013Oct 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 55713 Compare?

Metric 55713 Buhl Duluth, MN-WI Minnesota
Home Value $134,669 $134,669 N/A $340,597
5-Year CAGR 7.5% 7.5% N/A 4.9%
Avg Rent $1,116 $1,116 N/A -
Cap Rate 6.5% 6.5% - -
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Our analysis gives this area a 4/5 investability rating, placing it in the top tier for rental property potential.

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Investability
Excellent
Cap Rate
6.5%
Good
5yr Growth
+7.5%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $134,669
Monthly Rent $1,116
Price-to-Rent 10.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 9.9%
Cap Rate 6.5%
5-Year IRR 14.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Neutral Leverage Cap Rate: 6.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage is roughly neutral here.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) is close to the estimated cap rate (6.5%). Financing this market at current rates produces a cash-on-cash return near the cap rate. Appreciation and tax benefits may still support the investment.

⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
10.3%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
3.0/5
Balanced
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.5%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Moderate

Demographics in 55713

Population: 1,048

💰 Median Household Income
$56,375
This area
$56,375
State
$77,168
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
24.1%
This area
24.1%
State
18.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.9%
This area
2.9%
State
-3.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
17.7%
This area
17.7%
State
20.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
48.2 years
This area
48.2 years
State
37.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
10.3%
This area
10.3%
State
17.0%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 90.7%
Other/Mixed 8.1%
Black/African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
👶 Under 18
22.4%
This area
22.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
24.7%
This area
24.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby 833 Off-Campus Students
C
Minnesota North College
3,020 students · 8.6 mi

Investor Insight: With 833 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buhl in MN worth investing in?

The 4.0/5 investability rating in Buhl, MN reflects its $135K prices and $1,116/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within MN.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Buhl, MN?

Expect elevated vacancy in Buhl, MN. Rents at $1,116/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How strong is tenant demand in Buhl, MN?

The renter base in Buhl, MN is reasonable for the $1,116/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

Is Buhl, MN better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Buhl, MN. With home values at $135K and rents near $1,116/mo, other strategies can work but produce measured rather than outsized returns.

What is the typical rental rate in Buhl, MN?

Rents in Buhl, MN run near $1,116/mo. Compared with median home prices of $135K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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