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Paynesville, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,476
Population
1,081/sq mi density
$72,105
Median Income
$35,009 per capita
$168,800
Home Value
$218,453 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
80
Violent Crime/100K
40 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,105 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.3 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$168,800
40% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$791/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,167
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$168,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$218,453
Median Sale Price
$253,576
Median List Price
$195,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.2%
Owner-Occupied
30.8%
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:
$791/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
62 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$147
Active Inventory
12
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $168,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,453 |
| Median Sale Price | $253,576 |
| Median List Price | $195,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $147 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $791 |
| 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 | 62 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 12 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $147 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,167 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 23.9% |