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Echo, MN

Echo, MN.

Population: 553 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Echo, MN is $190,635 — up 3.7% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with heatwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$190,635

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$190,635
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+16.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$194,052
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$200,000
Active listings
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$799/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,468/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.4 : 1
Schools include
E.C.H.O. Secondary, E.C.H.O. Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
29.1 in
Annual snowfall
43.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Donner Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
CENTRACARE- RICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, SANFORD TRACY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
0 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,943
Housing built before 1970
74.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,415
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
56.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,550
Average weekly wage
$951
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EchoState medianUS median
Median home value$190,635$300,176$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,415$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Echo, MN?
$190,635.
What is typical rent in Echo, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Echo, MN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Echo, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Echo, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Echo, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Echo, MN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Echo, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Echo

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