Stearns County, MN Housing Market Brief
county · MN · as of May 2026
What is Stearns County, MN’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Stearns County, MN in its market cycle?
Stearns County, MN is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Stearns County, MN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $305K | ▲ +3.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 26 days | ▲ +30% |
| Months of Supply | 2.1 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 420 | ▲ +6.3% |
| Homes Sold | 202 | ▲ +5.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $160 | ▼ -0.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% | ▼ -0.3% |
How has Stearns County, MN’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stearns County, MN a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Stearns County, MN is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Stearns County, MN?
The median sale price in Stearns County, MN is $305K, having risen 3.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Stearns County, MN?
Stearns County, MN scores 28 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Stearns County, MN's Alpha Score?
Stearns County, MN's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (57/100) and its weakest is Affordability (28/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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