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City of Chisago City, Minnesota

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About homes in Chisago City

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Chisago City in Chisago County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1991Median year built1U.S. 1980
32%Built before 1980113% built since 2010
1995Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1980
66%Detached single-family118% in 5+ unit buildings
72%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$413kMedian home value1Minnesota median $329k

The median home in the city of Chisago City was built in 1991, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is in line with the Chisago County median of 1992.1 Most of Chisago City's housing is recent: only 32% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 13% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it much the same age as Chisago County as a whole (35% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting. Owner-occupied homes in Chisago City are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1995 against 1980.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Chisago City is mostly detached single-family: 66% of units, with 18% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 72% of occupied homes in Chisago City are owner-occupied, in line with the Minnesota share of 72%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Chisago City is valued at $413,000 (ACS), above the Minnesota median of $329,300. Within Chisago County the median is $351,900, so Chisago City sits above it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Winters are long: the Grantsburg station averages 177 nights a year at or below 32°F and 104 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Hot days are uncommon: about 9 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 34 inches, with 8 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 8,422 heating degree days against 479 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Chisago City sits in IECC climate zone 6A (Cold).4 Building permits in Chisago City are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Chisago City housing units by year built
Before 19408.1%
1940-19595.6%
1960-197918.3%
1980-199933.9%
2000-200921.1%
2010 or later13%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Grantsburg, 29.8 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Chisago City, MN?

Most home remodeling projects in Chisago City, MN land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Chisago City?

The median home in the city of Chisago City was built in 1991, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is in line with the Chisago County median of 1992. Most of Chisago City's housing is recent: only 32% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 13% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it much the same age as Chisago County as a whole (35% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Chisago City have?

Housing in Chisago City is mostly detached single-family: 66% of units, with 18% in buildings of five or more units. 72% of occupied homes in Chisago City are owner-occupied, in line with the Minnesota share of 72%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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