Is Ruthton, MN 56170 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ruthton is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Ruthton housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Pipestone County, MN

Population	546
Median income	$58,750
Average income	$83,810
Median home value	$100,000
Median rent	$792/month
Owner-occupied	85% of homes
Median year built	1938

Natural hazard riskWinter storms (very high), tornadoes (relatively high), hail (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 56170; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Edgerton 56128Buyer’s market $110 /sq ft Holland 56139Seller’s market $166 /sq ft Pipestone 56164Buyer’s market $146 /sq ft Woodstock 56186 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Ruthton real estate

What are property taxes in Ruthton?

About 0.86% of a home’s value a year in Pipestone County, or roughly $3,440 on a $400,000 home.

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