Lake of the Woods County, MN Housing Market Brief
county · MN · as of August 2026
What is Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods County, MN in its market cycle?
Lake of the Woods County, MN is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Lake of the Woods County, MN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $297K | ▲ +32% |
| Median Days on Market | 53 days | ▼ -5.4% |
| Months of Supply | 8.0 | ▲ +142.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 49 | ▲ +29% |
| Homes Sold | 6 | ▼ -50% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $193 | ▲ +27.9% |
How has Lake of the Woods County, MN’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake of the Woods County, MN a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Lake of the Woods County, MN is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lake of the Woods County, MN?
The median sale price in Lake of the Woods County, MN is $297K, having risen 32% over the past year.
How affordable is Lake of the Woods County, MN?
Lake of the Woods County, MN scores 61 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lake of the Woods County, MN's Alpha Score?
Lake of the Woods County, MN's strongest dimension is Affordability (61/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (14/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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