A Great Place To Live, Work, & Play!
There is no end to lake property in the Perham, MN area. Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" has lakeshore property for everyone. Perham is in the heart of Ottertail County, located in central Minnesota, which is home to 1,048 lakes. That is more than any other single county in the entire United States. If you like fishing, swimming, sailing, water boarding or just relaxing on the beach, the Perham area is the perfect location for you. Go to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Lakefinder to find out detailed information about your favorite lake. They have collected data for over 4,500 lakes in Minnesota.
Real Estate Statistics For Perham, MN
| Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $148,200 |
| 2015 Highest Sold Price | $660,000 |
| 2015 Lowest Sold Price | $50,000 |
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About Perham, Minnesota
History
In 1871 Josiah Perham, the first president of the Northern Pacific Railroad, had a vision of taking a railroad from Lake Superior to the Pacific coast. Once the railroad entered Otter Tail County in September 1871, many people began to settle in the area. The original townsite was laid out in June of 1872 and the first wooden buildings were built. The village was platted March 6, 1873 and in March 1877 it officially became Perham, named after the NP Railroad president. The village was officially incorporated by the 22nd Session of the State Legislature on February 14, 1881.
Community Statistics
| Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,985 |
| Families | 722 |
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Median Age | 41.5 |
| Est Median Income | $45,692 |
| Data from 2010 Census & City Data |