Market Intelligence Report — MN-940

Owatonna, MN

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-MN-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$340K
-1.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.40
-16.3% YoY

Active Inventory

119
+32.2% YoY

Median DOM

43 Days
-3.4% YoY

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The Owatonna, MN housing market is currently exhibiting cooling dynamics, primarily driven by a pending ratio of 0.40. Active listings have expanded by 32.2% year-over-year, indicating a significant increase in available inventory.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Owatonna market right now.

Inventory growth is a prominent trend, with active listings up 32.2% over the past year and new listings increasing by 20.0% year-over-year. Concurrently, the pending ratio has contracted by 16.3% year-over-year, settling at 0.40, suggesting a deceleration in demand absorption relative to available supply. Median listing prices show modest erosion, down 1.5% year-over-year, while the share of price-reduced listings has climbed by 9.7% over the past year, reaching 24.8%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$340K-0.0% MoM

Active Inventory

119+32.2% YoY

Days on Market

43-3.4% YoY

Sold Score™

45-16.3% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

45
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The expansion in available active listings and the declining pending ratio suggest diminishing urgency for buyers. With inventory levels rising and demand absorption moderating, buyers may find increased opportunities for more deliberate negotiations and price discipline. This environment points to a market with less pressure for rapid commitments.

Luxury Segment

While the average listing price has increased by 3.7% year-over-year, the median listing price has declined by 1.5% over the same period, leading to an elevated spread between average and median prices. However, median $/sqft shows a slight gain of 0.8% year-over-year, indicating varied conditions at different price points within the market segment.

Supply Dynamics

119 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 48 per month.

Pricing Pressure
24.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +9.7% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.40

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Owatonna, MN? Inventory is up 32% from last year.

Owatonna, MN is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
40%
Median Days on Market
43 days
Inventory YoY
+32%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Owatonna, MN
CBSA Code
36940
State
MN

ZIPs in Owatonna, MN

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Owatonna?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Owatonna metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.40 with median days on market at 43.

  • Are home prices dropping in Owatonna?+

    Median listing price is $340K, -1.5% year over year. 24.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Owatonna?+

    The typical listing sits 43 days on market, a -3.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 48 per month.

  • What's happening in the Owatonna luxury market?+

    While the average listing price has increased by 3.7% year-over-year, the median listing price has declined by 1.5% over the same period, leading to an elevated spread between average and median prices. However, median $/sqft shows a slight gain of 0.8% year-over-year, indicating varied conditions at different price points within the market segment.

  • Where can I find a trusted Owatonna real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Owatonna agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 36940 · 36mo history