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Makinen, MN

Makinen, MN.

Population: 495 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$230,126
1-year appreciation
+12.0%
3-year appreciation
+27.9%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+108.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$230,126
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+3.3%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (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 Moderate
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning, winterWeather, hail, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
39.0°F
Average high
49.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.5 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

Nearest airport
Eveleth–Virginia Municipal Airport (EVM) (19 mi)
Nearest major airport
Duluth International Airport (DLH) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+31 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$1,530
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
39.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
79,935
Average weekly wage
$1,107
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
283

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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