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Lonsdale, Minnesota real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Lonsdale, MN (Rice County) — Census median home value $327,100, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year.
Lonsdale, MN is in Rice County, Minnesota — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,789, with a median household income of $91,719. Census data puts Lonsdale's median home value at $327,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Rice County's current median listing price runs $423,090, roughly flat over the past year.
At a glance
Lonsdale market snapshot
Population
4,789
Median Household Income
$91,719
Median Home Value (city)
$327,100
Median Listing Price (Rice County)
$423,090
Median Gross Rent
$1,293/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.4%
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What makes Lonsdale different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lonsdale's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $327,100. Separately, Rice County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $423,090. 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
Rice County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.27% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lonsdale has an estimated population of 4,789 and a median household income of $91,719, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lonsdale's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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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Lonsdale FAQ
What are home values like in Lonsdale, MN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Lonsdale's median home value at $327,100. Rice County's current median listing price runs $423,090, roughly flat over the past year.
What is the population of Lonsdale, MN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lonsdale's population at approximately 4,789.
What's the median rent in Lonsdale, MN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lonsdale at approximately $1,293 per month.
What is the median household income in Lonsdale, MN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lonsdale at approximately $91,719.
Is the Lonsdale housing market growing?
Rice County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.27% annual change in 2025.
Is Lonsdale, MN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lonsdale's median home value at about 3.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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.
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