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Saint cloud, MN — ZIP 56304

Population: 17,473 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 56304 (Saint cloud, MN) is $273,406 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $329,900 after a median 40.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,204/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$273,406

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

40.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$273,406
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.0%
10-year appreciation
+62.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$274,990
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
$329,900
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+18.0%
Median days on market
40.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
58
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
41
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,204/mo
1-year rent change
+5.2%
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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY, TALAHI COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Waite Park Wells (7.9 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
43.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.2 in
Annual snowfall
48.6 in
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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,963
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,865

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ST CLOUD VA MEDICAL CENTER, ST CLOUD HOSPITAL, CENTRACARE HEALTH - MONTICELLO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+310 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
29.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,336
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,082
Average weekly wage
$1,051
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
264

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

How it compares

ZIP 56304State medianUS median
Median home value$273,406$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$329,900$315,500$325,000
Median days on market41 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,204/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,336$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 56304?
$273,406.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 56304?
$329,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 56304?
Median days on market: 40.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 56304?
Typical rent: $1,204/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 56304?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 56304 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 56304?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 56304?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 56304?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 56304?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 56304 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 56304?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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