Baxter, MN · Houses & Market Data

Baxter, Minnesota houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Baxter, MN (Crow Wing County) — Census median home value $298,400, county listing prices up about 1.3% over the past year. Market data for Baxter houses and the broader area.

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Baxter, MN is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — this guide covers houses in Baxter and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,804, with a median household income of $71,272. Census data puts Baxter houses at a median value of $298,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Crow Wing County's current median listing price runs $475,950, up about 1.3% over the past year.

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Market overview

Baxter housing market

Baxter is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Baxter and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$298,400

Population (Census ACS)

8,804

Median household income

$71,272

County price trend (2025)

4.66% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Baxter market snapshot

Population

8,804

County

Crow Wing County

Median Household Income

$71,272

Median Home Value (city)

$298,400

Median Listing Price (Crow Wing County)

$475,950

Median Gross Rent

$1,123/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+1.3%

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Why Baxter

What makes Baxter different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Baxter's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $298,400. Separately, Crow Wing County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $475,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Crow Wing County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.66% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Baxter has an estimated population of 8,804 and a median household income of $71,272, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Baxter's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Baxter

County guide: Crow Wing County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Baxter.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Crow Wing County and other Minnesota communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Brainerd, Merrifield, Nisswa, Fort Ripley, Riverton, Ironton, Trommald, Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, Crosby, Deerwood, Cuyuna, Jenkins, Garrison, Crosslake, Manhattan Beach.

More Minnesota cities with market guides: Rochester, Bloomington, Duluth, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Woodbury, Lakeville, Blaine.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: East Gull Lake (~5.6 mi), Pillager (~9.6 mi), Lake Shore (~11.9 mi), Motley (~17.5 mi), Harding (~19.3 mi), Randall (~20.7 mi), Lastrup (~23.4 mi), Little Falls (~25.1 mi), Pierz (~26.7 mi), Pine River (~26.8 mi), Genola (~27.3 mi), Chickamaw Beach (~28.1 mi), Hillman (~29.8 mi), Flensburg (~30.0 mi), Aitkin (~30.0 mi), Sobieski (~30.7 mi).

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Census & home facts

Baxter data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

8,804

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$298,400

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$71,272

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,123

County FHFA annual change (2025)

4.66%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$475,950

Census place type

city

County

Crow Wing County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

18.85 sq mi

Census GEOID

2704042

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Baxter

Schools

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT — 13 schools, 6,232 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Crow Wing addresses may be served by BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Baxter FAQ

What are houses worth in Baxter, MN?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Baxter at $298,400. Crow Wing County's current median listing price runs $475,950, up about 1.3% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Baxter, MN?

For owner-occupied houses in Baxter, Census ACS data shows a median value of $298,400. Active listing prices in Crow Wing County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Baxter, MN?

Baxter houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Crow Wing County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Baxter, MN?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Baxter's population at approximately 8,804.

What's the median rent in Baxter, MN?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Baxter at approximately $1,123 per month.

What is the median household income in Baxter, MN?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Baxter at approximately $71,272.

Is the Baxter housing market growing?

Crow Wing County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.66% annual change in 2025.

Is Baxter, MN affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Baxter's median home value at about 4.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Baxter, MN?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Baxter addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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