Housing in Wadena, MN

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$203,689

Wadena vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Wadena is highlighted.

Median Home Value

44th%ilemost expensive$158,700show rank

Median Rent

15th%ilemost expensive rent$683show rank

Rent Burden

45th%ilehighest rent burden17.9%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$158,700

Median Rent

$683

Total Housing Units

2,171

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Owner Occupied

52.6%

Renter Occupied

47.4%

Median Property Tax

$1,457

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$796

Housing Types

Single Family

59.1%

Multi-Family

40.9%

Mobile Home

0.0%

The median home value in Wadena, MN is $158,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Wadena is $203,689. The median rent is $683 per month (Census ACS). About 52.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1963. There are 2,171 total housing units.