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Market MapMinnesotaPope

Pope County

MinnesotaPopulation: 11,312
69
/100
Buy
#129 of 1,000 counties
#33 in Minnesota (87 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$320,679
Median Home Price
37% above national median
$19,041/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
69/100
69
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
88/100

Based on 5.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
62/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.5x. 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

  • +Strong price appreciation (+5.5% YoY)

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population
11,312
Median Income
$71,212
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.5x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
StevensMN
72$204,884Est. pending—BuyView
HoustonMN
71$310,943Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentPopeMN
69$320,679Est. pending—Buy
WabashaMN
69$298,130Est. pending—BuyView
Blue EarthMN
66$293,828$1,4906.08%BuyView
PineMN
66$253,269Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyPope offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Pope County in Minnesota scores 69/100, ranking #129 of 1,000 US counties (top 17%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Pope with stronger cash flow

  • Blue Earth County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Pope

  • Stevens County, lower entry price
  • Pine County, lower entry price
  • Blue Earth County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Pope vs Wabasha for rentals
  • Pope vs Houston for rentals
  • Pope vs Stevens for rentals
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