Is Chisago County, MN good for real estate investing?

Chisago County has an investment score of 63/100, rated as "Buy". The county ranks #378 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Chisago?

The median home price in Chisago County is $371,543. This ranks #757 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Chisago?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Chisago County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Chisago County

MinnesotaPopulation: 56,927

/100

Buy

#378 of 1,000 counties

#60 in Minnesota (87 counties)

Market Snapshot

$371,543

Median Home Price

36% above national median

$22,235/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

63/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

66/100

Based on 1.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

73/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.8x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

56,927

Median Income

$97,446

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.8x

Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
BeckerMN	64	$341,294	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
MorrisonMN	64	$297,095	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
FreebornMN	64	$186,901	$812	5.21%	Buy	View
CurrentChisagoMN	63	$371,543	Est. pending	—	Buy
KandiyohiMN	63	$272,807	$1,258	5.54%	Buy	View
AnokaMN	62	$361,220	$1,644	5.46%	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

BuyChisago offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

Chisago County in Minnesota scores 63/100, ranking #378 of 1,000 US counties (top 38%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

63/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

66/100

Based on 1.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

73/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.8x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

BeckerMN

$341,294

Est. pending

—

Buy

View

MorrisonMN

$297,095

Est. pending

—

Buy

View

FreebornMN

$186,901

$812

5.21%

Buy

View

CurrentChisagoMN

$371,543

Est. pending

—

Buy

KandiyohiMN

$272,807

$1,258

5.54%

Buy

View

AnokaMN

$361,220

$1,644

5.46%

Buy

View