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Holdingford, MN — ZIP 56340

Population: 2,309 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 56340 (Holdingford, MN) is $359,297 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $254,500 after a median 56.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$359,297

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

56.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$359,297
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.6%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+93.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$359,297
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
$254,500
Median list price
$279,000
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
-18.4%
Median days on market
56.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
HOLDINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
HOLDINGFORD ELEMENTARY, HOLDINGFORD SECONDARY, ALC - Holdingford

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.8%
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 (17.1 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
44.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.1 in
Annual snowfall
54.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
199
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
184

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,290
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,704

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Fedor Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ST CLOUD VA MEDICAL CENTER, ST CLOUD HOSPITAL
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)
-324 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
42.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,561
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
58.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
74,929
Average weekly wage
$1,128
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
338

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

How it compares

ZIP 56340State medianUS median
Median home value$359,297$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$254,500$315,500$325,000
Median days on market57 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,561$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 56340?
$359,297.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 56340?
$254,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 56340?
Median days on market: 56.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 56340?
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 56340?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 56340 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 56340?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 56340?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 56340?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 56340?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 56340 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 56340?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 56340?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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