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Market MapMinnesotaLac Qui Parle

Lac Qui Parle County

MinnesotaPopulation: 6,736
72
/100
Buy
#110 of 1,000 counties
#23 in Minnesota (87 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$209,598
Median Home Price
9% below national median
$12,664/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
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
72/100
72
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
79/100

Based on 10.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
83/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

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

  • +Strong price appreciation (+10.3% YoY)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population
6,736
Median Income
$66,967
vs $54,857 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.1x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
SwiftMN
73$188,268Est. pending—BuyView
Lake of the WoodsMN
73$209,243Est. pending—BuyView
Saint LouisMN
73$241,512$1,5757.82%BuyView
CurrentLac Qui ParleMN
72$209,598Est. pending—Buy
StevensMN
72$204,884Est. pending—BuyView
DodgeMN
72$317,490Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyLac Qui Parle offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Lac Qui Parle County in Minnesota scores 72/100, ranking #110 of 1,000 US counties (top 14%). 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 Lac Qui Parle with stronger cash flow

  • Saint Louis County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Lac Qui Parle

  • Swift County, lower entry price
  • Stevens County, lower entry price
  • Lake of the Woods County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Lac Qui Parle vs Stevens for rentals
  • Lac Qui Parle vs Dodge for rentals
  • Lac Qui Parle vs Swift for rentals
All counties in Minnesota →

Rent vs buy in Minnesota cities

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