Sleepy Eye, MN56085

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$248,000
11.1% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$70,400
19.8% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
43
146.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
3.0%
Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
N/A
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2-Bed Rent
N/A
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3-Bed Rent
N/A
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Property Listings — Sleepy Eye, MN

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sleepy Eye, MN is 43. This is a increase of 146.0% 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 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$226,000101.0%
Listing Count
113.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.2%3.0%
Days on Market
43146.0%
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Demographics — Sleepy Eye, MN

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sleepy Eye, MN has a population of 5,010, which has decreased by -4.9% over the past 5 years. Sleepy Eye, MN is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.5% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
5,010-4.9%
% Under 18
20.9%-13.6%
% Seniors
22.4%7.7%
% WFH
6.5%-27.8%
% w/ College Degree
19.9%18.5%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sleepy Eye, MN is a predominantly white area, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sleepy Eye, MN is hispanic, making up 10.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.9% of the population in Sleepy Eye, MN, and this percentage has increased by 110.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
87.9%-4.7%
% Black
0.0%-100.0%
% Hispanic
10.1%32.9%
% Asian
0.4%∞%
% Foreign Born
5.9%110.7%
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Mortgage and Risk — Sleepy Eye, MN

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 56 mortgage originations in Sleepy Eye, MN, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Sleepy Eye, MN. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
56
% Conventional Loans
88.0%
% Government Loans
12.0%
% Investor Loans
5.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
5.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sleepy Eye, MN

Sleepy Eye, MN lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
92
Total Units Section 8
47
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
70.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$710
2 BedroomN/AN/A$930
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,150
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,580

Affordability — Sleepy Eye, MN

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio2.9
Median Home Price$248,000
Median Household Income$70,400

Sleepy Eye, MN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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