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Brainerd, Minnesota houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Brainerd, MN (Crow Wing County) — Census median home value $178,600, county listing prices up about 1.3% over the past year. Market data for Brainerd houses and the broader area.
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Brainerd, MN is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — this guide covers houses in Brainerd and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 14,474, with a median household income of $53,705. Census data puts Brainerd houses at a median value of $178,600 (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
Brainerd housing market
Brainerd is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Brainerd and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$178,600
Population (Census ACS)
14,474
Median household income
$53,705
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
Brainerd market snapshot
Population
14,474
County
Crow Wing County
Median Household Income
$53,705
Median Home Value (city)
$178,600
Median Listing Price (Crow Wing County)
$475,950
Median Gross Rent
$848/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Brainerd's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $178,600. 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
Brainerd has an estimated population of 14,474 and a median household income of $53,705, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Brainerd's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x 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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Census & home facts
Brainerd data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
14,474
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$178,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$53,705
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$848
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)
12.13 sq mi
Census GEOID
2707300
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Brainerd
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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Brainerd FAQ
What are houses worth in Brainerd, MN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Brainerd at $178,600. 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 Brainerd, MN?
For owner-occupied houses in Brainerd, Census ACS data shows a median value of $178,600. Active listing prices in Crow Wing County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Brainerd, MN?
Brainerd 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 Brainerd, MN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Brainerd's population at approximately 14,474.
What's the median rent in Brainerd, MN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Brainerd at approximately $848 per month.
What is the median household income in Brainerd, MN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Brainerd at approximately $53,705.
Is the Brainerd housing market growing?
Crow Wing County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.66% annual change in 2025.
Is Brainerd, MN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Brainerd's median home value at about 3.3 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 Brainerd, MN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Brainerd addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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