Martin County

MN · Pop. 103,587 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Martin County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 103,587.

$/Acre: $15,289

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 319.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax1.16%

Combined Sales Tax8.04%

Cost of Living Index101.5

Median Household Income$37,421

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,289

Median Home Price$786K

Acres for Sale4579

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall25 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,072 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)275 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K321

Property Crime /100K361

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak