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Circle pines, MN

Circle pines, MN.

Population: 29,047 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Circle pines, MN is $386,224 — up 2.3% over the past year. The median sale price is $400,000. Typical rent runs $1,806/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$386,224

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$386,224
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+13.5%
10-year appreciation
+65.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$386,224
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
$400,000
Median list price
$387,500
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
-7.0%
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
82
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
38

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,806/mo
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 (Average)
97.5 (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
20
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
10
School districts serving the area
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, NORTHEAST METRO 916, CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
MN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY-LINO LAKES, Karner Blue Education Center, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, RICE LAKE ELEMENTARY, CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, lightning, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
New Brighton/Arden Hills/TCAAP (USARMY) (6.6 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)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.7 in
Annual snowfall
51.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
131
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
153,200
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
137,698

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (15 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Surfside Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, ALLINA UNITED HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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)
-48 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
19.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,657
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
117,024
Average weekly wage
$1,210
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
898

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

How it compares

Circle pinesState medianUS median
Median home value$386,224$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$400,000$315,500$325,000
Typical rent$1,806/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,657$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 Circle pines, MN?
$386,224.
What is the median sale price in Circle pines, MN?
$400,000.
What is typical rent in Circle pines, MN?
Typical rent: $1,806/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Circle pines, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, lightning, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Circle pines, MN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Circle pines, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Circle pines, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Circle pines, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Circle pines, MN?
20 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Circle pines, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Circle pines, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Circle pines, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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