Owatonna, MN Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$297,782

+2.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.6%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.6%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.6% year-over-year

Climate Risk

10/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Hot
1.7mo supply ยท Score +5/7

Net migration: Bottom 43% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral0.99x

In-migrants avg $52,914 AGI vs out-migrants $53,332

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Owatonna Market Summary

Owatonna, MN shows steady growth at 2.6% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.57x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (10/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.57% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score92/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.6x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$83,448

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.3%
Base Case+2.6%
Bull Case+3.8%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Owatonna, MN's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 10/100 (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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