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Milaca, MN — ZIP 56353

Population: 9,546 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 56353 (Milaca, MN) is $335,901 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 174 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$335,901

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

174

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$335,901
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.9%
10-year appreciation
+96.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$337,762
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
$215,000
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$152
Median days on market
174 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
39
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
13

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Schools include
MILACA ELEMENTARY, MILACA SECONDARY HIGH, MILACA AREA LEARNING CENTER, Milaca 7-12 Online, Milaca K-6 Online

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
42.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.9 in
Annual snowfall
49.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,777
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,668

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Milaca Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FAIRVIEW NORTHLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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)
+110 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
28.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,741
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,143
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
71

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

How it compares

ZIP 56353State medianUS median
Median home value$335,901$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$215,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market174 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,741$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 56353?
$335,901.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 56353?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 56353?
Median days on market: 174 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 56353?
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 56353?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 56353 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 56353?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 56353?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 56353?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 56353?
5 schools (2 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 56353 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 56353?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 56353?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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