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Willmar, Minnesota houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Willmar, MN (Kandiyohi County) — Census median home value $186,000, county listing prices down about 0.9% over the past year. Market data for Willmar houses and the broader area.
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Willmar, MN is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — this guide covers houses in Willmar and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 21,136, with a median household income of $63,368. Census data puts the median value of houses in Willmar at $186,000.
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Market overview
Willmar housing market
Willmar is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Willmar and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$186,000
Population (Census ACS)
21,136
Median household income
$63,368
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Willmar market snapshot
Population
21,136
County
Kandiyohi County
Median Household Income
$63,368
Median Home Value (city)
$186,000
Median Gross Rent
$830/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Willmar's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $186,000.
County Price Trend
Kandiyohi County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.89% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Willmar has an estimated population of 21,136 and a median household income of $63,368, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Willmar's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% 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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County guide: Kandiyohi County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Willmar.
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Census & home facts
Willmar data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
21,136
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$186,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$63,368
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$830
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.89%
Census place type
city
County
Kandiyohi County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
14.23 sq mi
Census GEOID
2770420
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 Willmar
Schools
WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT — 12 schools, 4,279 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Kandiyohi addresses may be served by WILLMAR 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
Willmar FAQ
What are houses worth in Willmar, MN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Willmar at $186,000.
How much do houses cost in Willmar, MN?
For owner-occupied houses in Willmar, Census ACS data shows a median value of $186,000. Active listing prices in Kandiyohi County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Willmar, MN?
Willmar houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Kandiyohi 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 Willmar, MN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Willmar's population at approximately 21,136.
What's the median rent in Willmar, MN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Willmar at approximately $830 per month.
What is the median household income in Willmar, MN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Willmar at approximately $63,368.
Is the Willmar housing market growing?
Kandiyohi County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.89% annual change in 2025.
Is Willmar, MN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Willmar's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% 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 Willmar, MN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Willmar addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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