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Carlton County, MN home prices

Carlton County, MN: the typical home is worth $301,176 as of 2026-05, up +4.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $252/sq ft. Rent…

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

Carlton County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+4.9%Cooling
Valuation+6%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market47 daysBalanced

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1986: $75,948 → 2026: $301,176 (4.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$301,1762026-05
1-year+4.9%
5-year+35.2%
10-year+86.4%
Since 2000n/a
Population36k2024
Median income$75,5122023 · 4.0× income
New homes/yr1262024
Price / sq ft$252listings
Days on market472026-06
Active listings882026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $301,176, homes in Carlton County sit 11% above the Minnesota median ($272,151) and 29% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #34 of 87 Minnesota counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 47 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.0× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Home value history

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

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Nearby counties

Pine County, MN ($261,402) · Aitkin County, MN ($276,585) · Douglas County, WI ($258,962) · Burnett County, WI ($303,362) · Kanabec County, MN ($272,151) · Washburn County, WI ($310,300)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Carlton County, MN?
The typical home in Carlton County is worth $301,176 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Carlton County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Carlton County affordable?
At 4.0× the local median income of $75,512, Carlton County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Carlton County?
Homes here take a median of 47 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$162,308
2010$151,684
2011$148,198
2012$141,599
2013$146,168
2014$150,763
2015$150,187
2016$160,934
2017$167,273
2018$173,879
2019$180,862
2020$194,149
2021$214,084
2022$242,936
2023$256,653
2024$270,353
2025$281,868
2026$295,549