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MN area data

Staples, MN

Staples, MN.

Population: 5,021 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$225,182
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+103.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$225,182
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
40.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Clarissa Municipal Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chandler Field (AXN) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+1 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$1,786
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
64.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,305
Average weekly wage
$971
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
86

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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