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Hinckley, MN

Hinckley, MN.

Population: 5,215 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hinckley, MN is $198,599 — up 3.9% over the past year. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$198,599

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$198,599
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+33.6%
10-year appreciation
+119.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$198,599
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
21
New listings (monthly)
6

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

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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT, HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
Pine County Transition Program, HINCKLEY ELEMENTARY, HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SECONDARY, Empower Learning Center, Pine County Transition Program

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.3%
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)

Annual precipitation
32.3 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (35 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Field of Dreams Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+215 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
23.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,834
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
52.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,227
Average weekly wage
$717
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
178

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

How it compares

HinckleyState medianUS median
Median home value$198,599$304,931$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,834$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 Hinckley, MN?
$198,599.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hinckley, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Hinckley, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hinckley, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hinckley, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hinckley, MN?
5 schools (1 elementary, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Hinckley, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Hinckley

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