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Sauk Centre, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,589
Population
1,119/sq mi density
$65,763
Median Income
$34,823 per capita
$196,000
Home Value
$313,993 Zillow
$778
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
89
Violent Crime/100K
2,271 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,763 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,000 home value, $778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$196,000
30% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.0%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,157
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$196,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$313,993
Median Sale Price
$275,000
Median List Price
$254,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.0%
Owner-Occupied
39.0%
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:
$778/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
129 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
7.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$135
Active Inventory
13
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
61.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $196,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,993 |
| Median Sale Price | $275,000 |
| Median List Price | $254,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $135 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $778 |
| 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 | 129 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 13 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $135 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,157 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 28.3% |