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Blue Earth, MN

Blue Earth, MN.

Population: 4,535 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$183,025
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+37.1%
10-year appreciation
+71.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$184,805
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
7

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, hail, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Blue Earth Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) (47 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+56 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Median annual property tax
$1,497
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
75.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,720
Average weekly wage
$1,005
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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 →

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