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MN area data

Aitkin, MN

Aitkin, MN.

Population: 9,312 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$327,928
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+33.4%
10-year appreciation
+92.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$327,928
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
22

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Isedor Iverson Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+151 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$1,542
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
63.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,428
Average weekly wage
$878
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
132

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents