How long do people stay in their homes in Wells, MN?
20.1% (±6.6 points) of households in Wells, MN moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 20.1% (±6.6 points)
- Since before 2000
- 31.2%
When households in Wells moved in
| Moved in | Wells | Faribault County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 4.9% (±4.0 points) | 2.4% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 15.2% (±5.3 points) | 14.0% | 19.4% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 38.2% (±6.0 points) | 34.4% | 38.9% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 10.6% (±3.3 points) | 17.7% | 16.1% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 12.0% (±4.0 points) | 11.7% | 10.7% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 19.2% (±6.3 points) | 19.7% | 10.5% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Wells, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Faribault County (16.4%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (23.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Wells
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells | — | 20.1% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Clark Township (Faribault County) | 2.4 mi | 7.4% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Walnut Lake Township | 4.5 mi | 10.5% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunbar Township | 4.6 mi | 16.5% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minnesota Lake Township | 6.5 mi | 9.4% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlston Township | 7.0 mi | 10.1% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foster Township (Faribault County) | 7.3 mi | 12.4% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeborn Township | 8.0 mi | 15.6% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minnesota Lake | 8.3 mi | 22.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clark Township (Faribault County), MN (7.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Faribault County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winnebago | 27.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 2 | Elmore | 23.5% (±12.3 points) |
| 3 | Minnesota Lake | 22.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 4 | Lura Township | 20.7% (±12.1 points) |
| 5 | Wells | 20.1% (±6.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Frost | 19.1% (±11.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Kiester | 19.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 8 | Prescott Township | 18.8% (±25.2 points) |
| 9 | Elmore Township | 17.5% (±9.9 points) |
| 10 | Brush Creek Township | 16.9% (±33.5 points) |
| 11 | Dunbar Township | 16.5% (±10.8 points) |
Showing 11 of 31 places in Faribault County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wells
How often do people move in Wells?
20.1% of households in Wells, MN moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Wells have?
31.2% of households in Wells have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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