White Bear Lake, MN55110

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$369,000
1.7% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$97,200
19.5% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
38
8.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
-0.6%
Median Rent
$1,480
2.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,180
24.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,480
8.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,400
20.5% YoY Growth

Property Listings — White Bear Lake, MN

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in White Bear Lake, MN is 38. This is a increase of 8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 30.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$399,0004.0%
Listing Count
13823.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.4%23.0%
Days on Market
388.0%
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Demographics — White Bear Lake, MN

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, White Bear Lake, MN has a population of 37,300, which has decreased by -7.6% over the past 5 years. White Bear Lake, MN is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.9% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 46.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.5% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
37,300-7.6%
% Under 18
21.9%3.3%
% Seniors
21.7%14.2%
% WFH
18.5%262.7%
% w/ College Degree
46.0%15.6%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, White Bear Lake, MN is a predominantly white area, with 84.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in White Bear Lake, MN is hispanic, making up 5.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.0% of the population in White Bear Lake, MN, and this percentage has increased by 6.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
84.0%-6.4%
% Black
2.3%35.3%
% Hispanic
5.5%96.4%
% Asian
3.4%-5.6%
% Foreign Born
5.0%6.4%
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Mortgage and Risk — White Bear Lake, MN

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 676 mortgage originations in White Bear Lake, MN, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 56.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in White Bear Lake, MN. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
676
% Conventional Loans
91.0%
% Government Loans
9.0%
% Investor Loans
2.0%
% Second Loans
1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
9.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — White Bear Lake, MN

As of 2024, the percent of homes in White Bear Lake, MN under the Section 8 program is 6.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in White Bear Lake, MN, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
292
Total Units Section 8
245
% Rentals under Section 8
6.8%
% Occupied Section 8
96.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom$110$1,180$1,290
2 Bedroom$90$1,480$1,570
3 Bedroom-$310$2,400$2,090
4 Bedroom-$660$3,000$2,340

Affordability — White Bear Lake, MN

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3.6
Median Home Price$369,000
Median Household Income$97,200

White Bear Lake, MN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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