Cook County, MN home prices
Cook County, MN: the typical home is worth $440,903 as of 2026-05, up +3.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $376/sq ft. Rent…
Cook County is cooling and overvalued — a stretch for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1998: $212,061 → 2026: $440,903 (2.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $440,903, homes in Cook County sit 62% above the Minnesota median ($272,151) and 88% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #4 of 87 Minnesota counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+3.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 37 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 7.1× 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 ~87% expensive for local incomes and rents.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Lake County, MN ($283,027) · Ontonagon County, MI ($131,349) · Ashland County, WI ($190,823) · Bayfield County, WI ($301,178) · Gogebic County, MI ($129,417) · Houghton County, MI ($192,456)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Cook County, MN?
Are home prices in Cook County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Cook County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2012 | $223,661 |
| 2013 | $221,133 |
| 2014 | $224,467 |
| 2015 | $230,153 |
| 2016 | $243,300 |
| 2017 | $243,576 |
| 2018 | $251,638 |
| 2019 | $259,616 |
| 2020 | $268,893 |
| 2021 | $294,311 |
| 2022 | $342,015 |
| 2023 | $372,870 |
| 2024 | $407,605 |
| 2025 | $424,571 |
| 2026 | $429,770 |