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Elysian, MN — ZIP 56028

Population: 1,018 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 56028 (Elysian, MN) is $429,667 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 73.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$429,667

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

73.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$429,667
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.9%
10-year appreciation
+78.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$429,667
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
$350,000
Median list price
$404,950
Median price per sqft
$120
Median days on market
73.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
2

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 (Below Average)
90.0 (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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lehillier/Mankato Site (16.7 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
45.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.5 in
Annual snowfall
53.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,011
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,808

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Galler's Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MINNESOTA VALLEY HEALTH CENTER INC
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)
+97 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
28.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,355
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,154
Average weekly wage
$1,050
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

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

How it compares

ZIP 56028State medianUS median
Median home value$429,667$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$350,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market74 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,355$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 56028?
$429,667.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 56028?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 56028?
Median days on market: 73.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 56028?
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 56028?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
Is ZIP 56028 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 56028?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 56028?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 56028?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 56028 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 56028?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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