Is Willmar, MN 56201 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Willmar housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Willmar, MN 56201 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 93 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 29%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $262,886. Overall, Willmar is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Kandiyohi County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Willmar ranks #243 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 46 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Prinsburg 56281 (0% sold over asking) or Lake Lillian 56253 (0% sold over asking), while Sunburg 56289 (50% sold over asking) and Raymond 56282 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.