Rice County, MN home prices

Rice County, MN: the typical home is worth $352,313 as of 2026-05, up +3.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $207/sq ft. Rent…

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

1984: $61,296 → 2026: $352,313 (5.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $352,313, homes in Rice County sit 29% above the Minnesota median ($272,151) and 51% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #15 of 87 Minnesota counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 38 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× 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 — ~$1,739/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,669/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Le Sueur County, MN ($359,226) · Steele County, MN ($300,592) · Scott County, MN ($448,003) · Dakota County, MN ($400,462) · Waseca County, MN ($258,678) · Goodhue County, MN ($329,877)