The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55910 sells for about $169,000, or $96 per square foot.
Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 55910 — Altura
The Adams housing market remains stable with low inventory and modest price points compared to the broader Mower County average. Market activity is driven by local demand and the city's appeal as a commuter-friendly, small-town alternative to larger regional hubs. Current listings show limited turnover, reflecting a quiet but steady residential environment.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking affordable small-town living with access to larger regional job markets.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.0% · poverty 7.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 55910, Mower County MN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Adams is served by the Southland School District, which provides public education for the local community.
The city benefits from its proximity to larger employment hubs like Austin and Rochester, with local development focused on residential expansion in subdivisions like Boe.
Property taxes in Adams are assessed at the county level by Mower County, with local tax abatements available for new residential construction to incentivize development.
Adams offers a relatively short commute to the nearby employment centers of Austin and Rochester, Minnesota.
The area features small-town amenities with local parks and access to regional outdoor recreation within a short drive.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily serving local residents with few short-term rental pressures reported.
The local economy is supported by small-town commerce and proximity to major regional employers in Austin and Rochester.
Development is currently focused on residential lot preparation and new home construction within established subdivisions.
Parcels are served by the Southland School District and Mower County taxing jurisdictions.
Data sourced from World Population Review 2026 city profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A primary area for new residential construction and lot development in Adams.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.