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Slayton, MN

Slayton, MN.

Population: 2,987 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$231,455
1-year appreciation
+9.8%
3-year appreciation
+21.7%
5-year appreciation
+35.7%
10-year appreciation
+73.5%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$232,666
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

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
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.6 in
Annual snowfall
47.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Slayton Municipal Airport (NSL) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-27 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$1,552
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
67.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,276
Average weekly wage
$889
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

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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