Willmar, MN Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$291,228

+2.3% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

3.9%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.3%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.3% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
3.5mo supply · Score 0/7

Net migration: Bottom 18% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.12x

In-migrants avg $60,883 AGI vs out-migrants $54,259

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Willmar Market Summary

Willmar, MN shows steady growth at 2.3% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.88x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 3.92% is below average, suggesting this market is more suited for appreciation-driven strategies.

Affordability

Affordability Score87/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$75,097

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.1%
Base Case+2.3%
Bull Case+3.4%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Willmar, MN's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). 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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