What's a 'cash buyer market' in Minnesota?

One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.

How do I get cash offers on my home?

Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.

Is cash always lower than MLS?

Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.

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Cities with the most cash buyer activity in Minnesota.

Cash buyers cluster in markets with motivated sellers and investor demand. This ranks Minnesota cities by estimated annual cash transaction volume.

Last updated September 2026

Minnesota ranking

50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Est. annual cash sales	Score
1	Minneapolis	4,670 deals/yr	92	View →
2	Saint Paul	3,435 deals/yr	88	View →
3	Rochester	535 deals/yr	68	View →
4	Duluth	525 deals/yr	68	View →
5	Saint Cloud	335 deals/yr	63	View →
6	Osseo	300 deals/yr	62	View →
7	Eden Prairie	275 deals/yr	61	View →
8	Mankato	275 deals/yr	61	View →
9	Burnsville	275 deals/yr	61	View →
10	Lakeville	215 deals/yr	58	View →
11	Anoka	210 deals/yr	58	View →
12	Andover	210 deals/yr	58	View →
13	Hopkins	195 deals/yr	57	View →
14	Shakopee	185 deals/yr	57	View →
15	Moorhead	185 deals/yr	57	View →
16	Elk River	165 deals/yr	55	View →
17	Winona	160 deals/yr	55	View →
18	Stillwater	155 deals/yr	55	View →
19	Cottage Grove	155 deals/yr	55	View →
20	Inver Grove Heights	155 deals/yr	55	View →
21	Bemidji	150 deals/yr	54	View →
22	Farmington	145 deals/yr	54	View →
23	Prior Lake	140 deals/yr	54	View →
24	Faribault	135 deals/yr	53	View →
25	Hastings	135 deals/yr	53	View →
26	Brainerd	130 deals/yr	53	View →
27	Owatonna	130 deals/yr	53	View →
28	Austin	130 deals/yr	53	View →
29	Rosemount	125 deals/yr	52	View →
30	Circle Pines	125 deals/yr	52	View →
31	Savage	125 deals/yr	52	View →
32	Chaska	115 deals/yr	52	View →
33	Northfield	110 deals/yr	51	View →
34	Alexandria	110 deals/yr	51	View →
35	Forest Lake	105 deals/yr	51	View →
36	Buffalo	105 deals/yr	51	View →
37	Champlin	105 deals/yr	51	View →
38	Willmar	105 deals/yr	51	View →
39	Minnetonka	100 deals/yr	50	View →
40	Albert Lea	95 deals/yr	49	View →
41	Hugo	95 deals/yr	49	View →
42	Grand Rapids	95 deals/yr	49	View →
43	South Saint Paul	90 deals/yr	49	View →
44	Chanhassen	90 deals/yr	49	View →
45	Monticello	85 deals/yr	48	View →
46	Big Lake	85 deals/yr	48	View →
47	Fergus Falls	85 deals/yr	48	View →
48	Red Wing	85 deals/yr	48	View →
49	Hutchinson	80 deals/yr	48	View →
50	Sartell	80 deals/yr	48	View →

Methodology

Cash volume = population × 1.5% turnover × ~30% cash share (national average per Redfin, 2024). Indicates relative market depth, not buyer-level offers.

FAQ

What's a 'cash buyer market' in Minnesota?: One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.
How do I get cash offers on my home?: Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.
Is cash always lower than MLS?: Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.