Clay County, MN home prices

Clay County, MN: the typical home is worth $304,973 as of 2026-05, up +2.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $161/sq ft. Rent…

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

1978: $94,498 → 2026: $304,973 (3.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $304,973, homes in Clay County sit 12% above the Minnesota median ($272,151) and 30% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #33 of 87 Minnesota counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 42 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.2× 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.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,505/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,327/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Norman County, MN ($180,010) · Becker County, MN ($355,468) · Cass County, ND ($338,131) · Wilkin County, MN ($224,681) · Mahnomen County, MN ($177,290) · Richland County, ND ($230,983)