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Sauk centre, MN — ZIP 56378

Population: 8,649 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 56378 (Sauk centre, MN) is $322,863 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $284,900 after a median 115.5 days on market. 4 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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$322,863

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

115.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$322,863
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+85.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$322,863
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
$284,900
Median list price
$284,900
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+15.3%
Median days on market
115.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
11

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
SAUK CENTRE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT
Schools include
SAUK CENTRE ELEMENTARY, SAUK CENTRE SECONDARY, Sauk Centre Middle, BEACON PROGRAM W CENTRAL ED. DIST.

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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
Long Prairie Ground Water Contamination (18.6 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)

Annual precipitation
30.1 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
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,451
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,522

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Sauk Centre Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chandler Field (AXN) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM - SAUK CENTRE
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
40.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,004
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

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 56378State medianUS median
Median home value$322,863$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$284,900$315,500$325,000
Median days on market116 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,004$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 56378?
$322,863.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 56378?
$284,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 56378?
Median days on market: 115.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 56378?
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 56378?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 56378 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 56378?
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 56378?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 56378?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 56378?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 56378 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 56378?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 56378?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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