Wadena, MN56482

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$207,000
2.9% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$56,400
21.5% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
79
72.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
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Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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Property Listings — Wadena, MN

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wadena, MN is 79. This is a increase of 72.0% 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 6.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$310,00011.0%
Listing Count
322.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.6%2.0%
Days on Market
7972.0%
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Demographics — Wadena, MN

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wadena, MN has a population of 7,490, which has increased by 9.8% over the past 5 years. Wadena, MN is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 15.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.0% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
7,4909.8%
% Under 18
24.9%4.2%
% Seniors
18.4%-14.4%
% WFH
8.0%35.6%
% w/ College Degree
15.2%17.8%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wadena, MN is a predominantly white area, with 91.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wadena, MN is hispanic, making up 3.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.7% of the population in Wadena, MN, and this percentage has increased by 575.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
91.2%-3.4%
% Black
0.7%-53.3%
% Hispanic
3.3%37.5%
% Asian
0.3%∞%
% Foreign Born
2.7%575.0%
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Mortgage and Risk — Wadena, MN

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 62 mortgage originations in Wadena, MN, of which 69.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 47.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Wadena, MN. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
62
% Conventional Loans
69.0%
% Government Loans
31.0%
% Investor Loans
5.0%
% Second Loans
6.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
10.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Wadena, MN

Wadena, MN lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
256
Total Units Section 8
195
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
79.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$730
2 BedroomN/AN/A$930
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,170
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,260

Affordability — Wadena, MN

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3.2
Median Home Price$207,000
Median Household Income$56,400

Wadena, MN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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