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Scott County, MN home prices

Scott County, MN: the typical home is worth $448,003 as of 2026-05, up +1.6% over the past year and +147.9% since 2000. Listings run about $214/sq ft…

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

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

Momentum+1.6%Cooling
Valuation+13%Elevated
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market37 daysBalanced

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1976: $51,001 → 2026: $448,003 (8.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$448,0032026-05
1-year+1.6%
5-year+15.6%
10-year+57.5%
Since 2000+147.9%
Population157k2024
Median income$111,3702023 · 4.0× income
Median rent$1,809/mo2026 · 4.8% gross yield
New homes/yr6992024
Price / sq ft$214listings
Days on market372026-06
Active listings4202026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $448,003, homes in Scott County sit 65% above the Minnesota median ($272,151) and 91% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #3 of 87 Minnesota counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 37 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×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~13% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,211/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,809/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

Carver County, MN ($493,424) · Le Sueur County, MN ($359,226) · Dakota County, MN ($400,462) · Rice County, MN ($352,313) · Hennepin County, MN ($394,932) · Ramsey County, MN ($343,939)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Scott County, MN?
The typical home in Scott County is worth $448,003 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Scott County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.6% over the past year and +147.9% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Scott County affordable?
At 4.0× the local median income of $111,370, Scott County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Scott County?
Median rent is $1,809/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.8% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Scott County?
Homes here take a median of 37 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$180,700
2001$199,672
2002$223,267
2003$242,982
2004$262,175
2005$281,680
2006$298,377
2007$298,030
2008$285,175
2009$256,930
2010$238,142
2011$224,579
2012$211,527
2013$226,842
2014$251,960
2015$263,205
2016$279,260
2017$292,518
2018$307,282
2019$323,916
2020$336,338
2021$367,680
2022$415,220
2023$428,370
2024$429,505
2025$440,890
2026$447,475