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City of Redwood Falls, Minnesota

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About homes in Redwood Falls

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

1973Median year built1U.S. 1980
65%Built before 198016% built since 2010
1971Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1977
62%Detached single-family117% in 5+ unit buildings
68%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$162kMedian home value1Minnesota median $329k

The median home in the city of Redwood Falls was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is newer than the Redwood County median of 1965.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Somewhat more of Redwood Falls's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 65% against 50%, with 6% built since 2010. The largest single share, 31%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it an older stock than Redwood County as a whole (71% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1960s and 1970s, the routine checks are aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply lines and original single-pane windows.

Owner-occupied homes in Redwood Falls are older than rentals: a median build year of 1971 against 1977.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap. Housing in Redwood Falls is mostly detached single-family: 62% of units, with 17% 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.

68% of occupied homes in Redwood Falls are owner-occupied, below the Minnesota share of 72%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Redwood Falls is valued at $162,100 (ACS), below the Minnesota median of $329,300. Within Redwood County the median is $158,200, so Redwood Falls sits close to it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. Winters are long: the Redwood Falls Muni Ap station averages 158 nights a year at or below 32°F and 90 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.

Summer heat is moderate: about 16 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is moderate, about 28 inches.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 7,809 heating degree days against 690 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.

Redwood Falls sits in IECC climate zone 6A (Cold).4 Building permits in Redwood Falls are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Redwood Falls housing units by year built
Before 194017.6%
1940-195916.4%
1960-197930.6%
1980-199924.3%
2000-20094.8%
2010 or later6.3%
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 Redwood Falls Muni Ap, 1.1 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 Redwood Falls, MN?

Most home remodeling projects in Redwood Falls, 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 Redwood Falls?

The median home in the city of Redwood Falls was built in 1973, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is newer than the Redwood County median of 1965. Somewhat more of Redwood Falls's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 65% against 50%, with 6% built since 2010. The largest single share, 31%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it an older stock than Redwood County as a whole (71% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

Does it freeze in Redwood Falls?

Winters are long: the Redwood Falls Muni Ap station averages 158 nights a year at or below 32°F and 90 at or below 20°F. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station.

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