Skip to main content

MN area data

Hayward, MN

Hayward, MN.

Population: 423 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$218,316
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+27.5%
10-year appreciation
+95.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$219,950
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$170,000
Median list price
$140,000
Median days on market
158 days
Sale-to-list ratio
78.0%
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.1 in
Annual snowfall
46.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-71 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Median annual property tax
$1,903
Households with broadband internet
66.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,365
Average weekly wage
$959
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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