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Belle plaine, MN

Belle plaine, MN.

Population: 9,921 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Belle plaine, MN is $355,576 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $365,000 after a median 21 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$355,576

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$355,576
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+15.0%
10-year appreciation
+65.9%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$356,658
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
$365,000
Median list price
$369,900
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+12.3%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
16

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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY, BELLE PLAINE SENIOR HIGH, EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM, BELLE PLAINE JUNIOR HIGH, OAK CREST ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Spring Park Municipal Well Field (24 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
34.0 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
175
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
179

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,295
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,700

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Merill L Harris Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, ST FRANCIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM NEW PRAGUE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-6 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,283
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
64.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,218
Average weekly wage
$1,132
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
609

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

How it compares

Belle plaineState medianUS median
Median home value$355,576$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$365,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market21 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,283$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 Belle plaine, MN?
$355,576.
What is the median sale price in Belle plaine, MN?
$365,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Belle plaine, MN?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Belle plaine, MN?
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 Belle plaine, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Belle plaine, MN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Belle plaine, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Belle plaine, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Belle plaine, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Belle plaine, MN?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Belle plaine, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Belle plaine, MN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Belle plaine, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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