Housing in Watkins, MN
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$301,666
Watkins vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Watkins is highlighted.
Median Home Value
36th%ilemost expensive$136,800show rank
Median Rent
24th%ilemost expensive rent$760show rank
Rent Burden
45th%ilehighest rent burden17.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$136,800
Median Rent
$760
Total Housing Units
398
Vacancy Rate
17.3%
Owner Occupied
64.4%
Renter Occupied
35.6%
Median Property Tax
$1,754
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,080
Housing Types
Single Family62.6%
Multi-Family23.4%
Mobile Home14.1%
The median home value in Watkins, MN is $136,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Watkins is $301,666. The median rent is $760 per month (Census ACS). About 64.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 398 total housing units.