Austin, MN Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Austin, Minnesota. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$207,734

+4.1% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.9%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+4.0%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+4.0% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.1mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Bottom 21% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.17x

In-migrants avg $54,026 AGI vs out-migrants $46,105

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Austin are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Austin Market Summary

Austin, MN shows steady growth at 4.1% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.91x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.87% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$71,495

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+2.0%
Base Case+4.0%
Bull Case+6.0%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Austin, MN's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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