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MN area data

Fosston, MN

Fosston, MN.

Population: 2,486 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$230,027
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+61.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$230,701
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.9%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
40.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.3 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Fertile Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-118 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$1,893
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,356
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

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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