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Vernon Center, MN

Vernon Center, MN.

Population: 596 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$236,286
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+88.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$238,960
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.5%

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
90

Amenities

Nearest airport
Zarn Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-417 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,957
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
53.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,417
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
58

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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