51Alpha

Fairmont, MN metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Fairmont, MN metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
-6.329
Inventory Health25%
+22.164
Affordability20%
80
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
23

Where is Fairmont, MN metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Fairmont, MN metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Fairmont, MN metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$147K-8.2%
Median Days on Market48 days▲ +84.6%
Months of Supply3.5-10.3%
Homes for Sale91▲ +44.4%
Homes Sold26▲ +62.5%
Median Price / Sq Ft$98▲ +8.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%▲ +1.5%

How has Fairmont, MN metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 51
3-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fairmont, MN metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Fairmont, MN metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Fairmont, MN metro area?

The median sale price in Fairmont, MN metro area is $147K, having fallen 8.2% over the past year.

How affordable is Fairmont, MN metro area?

Fairmont, MN metro area scores 80 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Fairmont, MN metro area's Alpha Score?

Fairmont, MN metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (80/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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