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Willow River, MN

Willow River, MN.

Population: 1,807 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$254,471
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+32.4%
10-year appreciation
+99.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$254,471
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

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%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, hail, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (49 mi)
Nearest airport
Moose Lake Carlton County Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+215 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Median annual property tax
$1,808
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
59.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,227
Average weekly wage
$717
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
178

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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