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Isabella, MN

Isabella, MN.

Population: 192 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Isabella, MN is $211,329 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,156 after a median 148 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,329

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

148

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,329
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$212,465
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$262,156
Median list price
$84,900
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
+23.7%
Median days on market
148 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$946/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,038/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,358/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,618/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,983/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively High · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Average annual temperature
39.0°F
Average high
48.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.5 in
Annual snowfall
94.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
3b (extreme annual low -35 to -30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
310
Days with Moderate air quality
36
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
191

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
1
Nearest airport
Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) (19 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ASPIRUS LAKE VIEW HOSPITAL, ELY - BLOOMENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ESSENTIA HEALTH NORTHERN PINES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+16 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
34.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,217
Households with broadband internet
52.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,103
Average weekly wage
$1,061
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
83

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

How it compares

IsabellaState medianUS median
Median home value$211,329$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$262,156$315,500$325,000
Median days on market148 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,217$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 Isabella, MN?
$211,329.
What is the median sale price in Isabella, MN?
$262,156.
How long do homes take to sell in Isabella, MN?
Median days on market: 148 days.
What is typical rent in Isabella, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,358/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Isabella, MN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, lightning, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Isabella, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Isabella, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Isabella, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Isabella, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Isabella, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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