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Nicollet County, MN home prices

Nicollet County, MN: the typical home is worth $317,822 as of 2026-05, up +5.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $162/sq ft…

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

Nicollet County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+5.7%Cooling
Valuation+16%Elevated
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market35 daysBalanced

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1979: $78,098 → 2026: $317,822 (4.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$317,8222026-05
1-year+5.7%
5-year+30.0%
10-year+72.2%
Since 2000n/a
Population34k2024
Median income$74,4822023 · 4.3× income
Median rent$1,287/mo2026 · 4.9% gross yield
New homes/yr1062024
Price / sq ft$162listings
Days on market352026-06
Active listings712026-06
Price cuts19%of listings

Market read

At $317,822, homes in Nicollet County sit 17% above the Minnesota median ($272,151) and 36% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #27 of 87 Minnesota counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 35 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× 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 ~16% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,569/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,287/mo to rent.

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

Sibley County, MN ($293,169) · Blue Earth County, MN ($305,180) · Brown County, MN ($249,165) · Le Sueur County, MN ($359,226) · Watonwan County, MN ($176,321) · McLeod County, MN ($298,669)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Nicollet County, MN?
The typical home in Nicollet County is worth $317,822 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Nicollet County rising or falling?
Prices are up +5.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Nicollet County affordable?
At 4.3× the local median income of $74,482, Nicollet County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Nicollet County?
Median rent is $1,287/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.9% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Nicollet County?
Homes here take a median of 35 days to sell, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2003$167,786
2004$177,791
2005$188,015
2006$189,802
2007$187,215
2008$181,956
2009$174,971
2010$169,208
2011$161,551
2012$163,702
2013$167,267
2014$173,126
2015$175,097
2016$186,190
2017$197,617
2018$206,084
2019$219,302
2020$226,595
2021$251,042
2022$280,177
2023$282,266
2024$289,702
2025$304,337