Blue Earth County, MN home prices

Blue Earth County, MN: the typical home is worth $305,180 as of 2026-05, up +4.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $171/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1977: $57,161 → 2026: $305,180 (5.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $305,180, homes in Blue Earth County sit 12% above the Minnesota median ($272,151) and 30% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #32 of 87 Minnesota counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.5× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~15% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,506/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,339/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Waseca County, MN ($258,678) · Nicollet County, MN ($317,822) · Faribault County, MN ($163,172) · Watonwan County, MN ($176,321) · Le Sueur County, MN ($359,226) · Martin County, MN ($224,047)