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Brooklyn center, MN — ZIP 55444

Population: 16,559 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 55444 (Brooklyn center, MN) is $340,508 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,000 after a median 25 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$340,508

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$340,508
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+10.9%
10-year appreciation
+70.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$344,071
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
$405,000
Median price per sqft
$215
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Monroe Elementary School - MSE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Kurt Manufacturing Co. (3.2 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
46.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.7 in
Annual snowfall
55.9 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
175
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
187

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
472
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
226,836
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
195,980

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (15 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Crystal Airport (MIC) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, ALLINA UNITED HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
-6,126 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
24.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,395
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
83.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
825,553
Average weekly wage
$1,697
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,044

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

How it compares

ZIP 55444State medianUS median
Median home value$340,508$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$405,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market25 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,395$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 55444?
$340,508.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 55444?
$405,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 55444?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 55444?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,176/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 55444?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 55444 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 55444?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 55444?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 55444?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kurt Manufacturing Co., 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 55444?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 55444 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 55444?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 55444?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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