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Princeton, MN — ZIP 55371

Population: 18,103 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 55371 (Princeton, MN) is $379,972 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $322,550 after a median 25.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,273/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$379,972

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

25.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$379,972
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+93.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$379,972
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$322,550
Median list price
$299,950
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
+43.4%
Median days on market
25.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,273/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
Schools include
Princeton Intermediate School, Princeton Middle School, Princeton High School, Princeton Primary School, Princeton Online MN

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,660
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,443

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Princeton Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FAIRVIEW NORTHLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+110 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,885
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,143
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
71

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 55371State medianUS median
Median home value$379,972$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$322,550$315,500$325,000
Median days on market26 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,273/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,885$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 55371?
$379,972.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 55371?
$322,550.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 55371?
Median days on market: 25.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 55371?
Typical rent: $1,273/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 55371?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 55371 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 55371?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 55371?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 55371?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 55371?
9 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 55371 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 55371?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 55371?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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