Brainerd, MN

Metro area in Minnesota · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.8%

Median Home Value

$339,222

↑ +2.4%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,292/mo

↑ +1.6%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.6%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+41.3%

Active Listings

455

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.9

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.6%

3 Months

↑ +1.4%

12 Months

↑ +2.8%

5-Year Price Trend

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