Brainerd, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Crow Wing County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
14,474
Population
1,193/sq mi density
$53,705
Median Income
$29,935 per capita
$178,600
Home Value
$315,174 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
431
Violent Crime/100K
1,786 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$53,705 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$178,600
37% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.0%
13% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,551
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$178,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$315,174
Redfin Median Sale
$244,900
Median Sale Price
$244,900
Median List Price
$294,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.0%
Owner-Occupied
43.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$848/mo
· Zillow rent:
$945/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$244,900
Median Days on Market
86 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
22.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$141
Active Inventory
40
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
57.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $178,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,174 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $244,900 |
| Median Sale Price | $244,900 |
| Median List Price | $294,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $141 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $848 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $945 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
| Days on Market | 86 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.5% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 40 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $141 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,551 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |