Housing in Blue Earth, MN
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$173,230
Blue Earth vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Blue Earth is highlighted.
Median Home Value
33rd%ilemost expensive$125,200show rank
Median Rent
46th%ilemost expensive rent$916show rank
Rent Burden
50th%ilehighest rent burden18.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$125,200
Median Rent
$916
Total Housing Units
1,497
Vacancy Rate
8.3%
Owner Occupied
65.2%
Renter Occupied
34.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,647
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$918
Housing Types
Single Family75.3%
Multi-Family24.7%
Mobile Home0.0%
The median home value in Blue Earth, MN is $125,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Blue Earth is $173,230. The median rent is $916 per month (Census ACS). About 65.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1953. There are 1,497 total housing units.