Investor-grade market analytics for Brainerd, Minnesota. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$339,222
+2.4% year-over-year
4.6%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Brainerd, MN shows steady growth at 2.4% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 4.89x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+583 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.57% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Brainerd, MN's primary climate exposure is wind storms (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
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.