Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sauk Rapids, MN—56379

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$291,000

3.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$72,000

29.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

1.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.8%

Median Rent

$1,180

2.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$790

15.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,620

45.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,050

3.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Sauk Rapids, MN

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Sauk Rapids, MN is $291,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.8%. This indicates that home prices in Sauk Rapids, MN are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$291,000	3.8%
Single Family	$291,000	3.6%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sauk Rapids, MN

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sauk Rapids, MN is $1,450, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sauk Rapids, MN is studios: $745, 1-bedrooms: $919, 2-bedrooms: $1,450, 3-bedrooms: $2,200, 4-bedrooms: $2,800. The most common rental property sizes in Sauk Rapids, MN are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 51.6% and 25.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,180	$1,450
Studio Rent	$745	$745
1 Bed Rent	$790	$919
2 Bed Rent	$1,620	$1,450
3 Bed Rent	$2,050	$2,200
4 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,800

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.2%

1 Bedroom

25.8%

2 Bedrooms

51.6%

3 Bedrooms

7.2%

4 Bedrooms

8.1%

5+ Bedrooms

1.1%

Property Listings — Sauk Rapids, MN

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sauk Rapids, MN is 44. This is a decrease of 0.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$331,000	8.0%
Listing Count	39	27.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	27.0%
Days on Market	69	-1.0%

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Demographics — Sauk Rapids, MN

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sauk Rapids, MN has a population of 17,300, which has increased by 1.7% over the past 5 years. Sauk Rapids, MN is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 27.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	17,300	1.7%
% Under 18	25.8%	2.4%
% Seniors	14.2%	10.1%
% WFH	8.4%	140.0%
% w/ College Degree	27.7%	6.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sauk Rapids, MN is a predominantly white area, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sauk Rapids, MN is hispanic, making up 4.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.4% of the population in Sauk Rapids, MN, and this percentage has decreased by 29.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	89.2%	-4.1%
% Black	1.0%	150.0%
% Hispanic	4.1%	51.9%
% Asian	0.8%	-55.6%
% Foreign Born	2.4%	-29.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sauk Rapids, MN

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 322 mortgage originations in Sauk Rapids, MN, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sauk Rapids, MN. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	322
% Conventional Loans	83.0%
% Government Loans	17.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sauk Rapids, MN

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Sauk Rapids, MN under the Section 8 program is 8.0%. 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 units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Sauk Rapids, MN, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	279
Total Units Section 8	192
% Rentals under Section 8	8.0%
% Occupied Section 8	93.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$410	$790	$1,200
2 Bedroom	-$160	$1,620	$1,460
3 Bedroom	-$80	$2,050	$1,970
4 Bedroom	-$560	$2,800	$2,240

Sauk Rapids, MN—56379

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sauk Rapids, MN

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sauk Rapids, MN

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sauk Rapids, MN

Demographics — Sauk Rapids, MN

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sauk Rapids, MN

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sauk Rapids, MN

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sauk Rapids, MN

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sauk Rapids, MN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$291,000
Median Household Income	$72,000

Sauk Rapids, MN—56379

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Sauk Rapids, MN

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sauk Rapids, MN

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sauk Rapids, MN

Demographics — Sauk Rapids, MN

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sauk Rapids, MN

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sauk Rapids, MN

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sauk Rapids, MN

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sauk Rapids, MN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud, MN

Sartell, MN

Rice, MN

Waite Park, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

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