Cook County, MN Housing Market Brief
county · MN · score computed October 2026
What is Cook 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.
Population band 1 of 5 (population 475–9,803) · comparable within its band
Where is Cook County, MN in its market cycle?
Cook County, MN is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Cook County, MN?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Cook County, MN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $474K | ▲ +32.6% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 56 days | ▲ +24.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 9.9 | ▲ +125% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 82 | ▲ +32.3% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 8 | ▼ -42.9% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $244 | ▼ -27.6% | Redfin |
How has Cook County, MN’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cook County, MN a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Cook County, MN is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 30 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Cook County, MN?
The median sale price in Cook County, MN is $474K, having risen 32.6% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Cook County, MN?
Cook County, MN scores 11 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Cook County, MN's Alpha Score?
Cook County, MN's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (91/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Cook County, MN? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.