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Market MapMinnesotaHouston

Houston County

MinnesotaPopulation: 18,826
67
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#38 in Minnesota (87 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$324,551
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,947/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
67/100
67
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
85/100

Based on 4.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
60/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
18,826
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
WabashaMN
68$317,593Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentHoustonMN
67$324,551Est. pending—Buy
Blue EarthMN
66$293,828$1,4906.08%BuyView
Mille LacsMN
66$298,869Est. pending—BuyView
OlmstedMN
65$337,521$1,6765.96%BuyView
MowerMN
65$195,984$8084.94%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyHouston offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Houston County in Minnesota scores 67/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Houston with stronger cash flow

  • Blue Earth County for cash-flow rentals
  • Olmsted County for cash-flow rentals
  • Mower County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Houston

  • Mower County, lower entry price
  • Blue Earth County, lower entry price
  • Mille Lacs County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Houston vs Wabasha for rentals
  • Houston vs Blue Earth for rentals
  • Houston vs Mille Lacs for rentals
All counties in Minnesota →

Rent vs buy in Minnesota cities

Rent vs buy in Minneapolis, MNMedian $374,793 · rent $1,743/moRent vs buy in St. Paul, MNMedian $326,548 · rent $1,504/moRent vs buy in Rochester, MNMedian $337,521 · rent $1,676/moRent vs buy in Duluth, MNMedian $241,512 · rent $1,575/moRent vs buy in Bloomington, MNMedian $374,793 · rent $1,743/moAll Minnesota citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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