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Blaine, MN — ZIP 55434

Population: 33,029 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 55434 (Blaine, MN) is $342,391 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,979/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$342,391

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$342,391
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+12.8%
10-year appreciation
+71.8%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$343,478
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
$260,000
Median list price
$260,950
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
-3.0%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
79
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,979/mo
1-year rent change
+2.4%
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
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Anoka-Hennepin School District, SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools include
ANTHONY LOUIS HOUSE, Blaine High School, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY, JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY, MADISON ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, lightning, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Andover Site (5 mi)
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
131
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,113
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
160,627
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
147,889

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (17 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-48 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,721
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
84.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
117,024
Average weekly wage
$1,210
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
898

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

How it compares

ZIP 55434State medianUS median
Median home value$342,391$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market35 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,979/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,721$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 55434?
$342,391.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 55434?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 55434?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 55434?
Typical rent: $1,979/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 55434?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, lightning, coldWave, heatWave.
Is ZIP 55434 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 55434?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 55434?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 55434?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 55434?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 55434 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 55434?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 55434?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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