Dakota County, MN home prices

Dakota County, MN: the typical home is worth $400,462 as of 2026-05, up +1.7% over the past year and +149.3% since 2000. Listings run about $199/sq ft…

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

1975: $42,812 → 2026: $400,462 (9.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $400,462, homes in Dakota County sit 47% above the Minnesota median ($272,151) and 71% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #5 of 87 Minnesota counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 35 days on the market, with 17% 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.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,977/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,671/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Scott County, MN ($448,003) · Ramsey County, MN ($343,939) · Rice County, MN ($352,313) · Goodhue County, MN ($329,877) · Washington County, MN ($448,259) · Hennepin County, MN ($394,932)