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Oak park heights, MN

Oak park heights, MN.

Population: 36,277 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oak park heights, MN is $537,364 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $484,500 after a median 25.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,282/month. 19 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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$537,364

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

25.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$537,364
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+18.7%
10-year appreciation
+62.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$537,364
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
$484,500
Median list price
$550,000
Median price per sqft
$235
1-year sale-price change
-12.7%
Median days on market
25.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
120
For-sale inventory
128
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
83
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
56

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,282/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
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
19
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ST. CROIX PREPARATORY ACADEMY, NORTHEAST METRO 916
Schools include
MCF - OAK PARK HEIGHTS, ST. CROIX PREPARATORY ACADEMY LOWER, St. Croix Prep Academy Middle, ST. CROIX PREPARATORY ACADEMY UPPER, A/O PROGRAM

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, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Baytown Township Ground Water Plume (5.1 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
34.1 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
194
Days with Moderate air quality
38
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
82,880
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
77,086

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (16 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Lake Elmo Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+665 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
28.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,258
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
83,072
Average weekly wage
$1,119
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,261

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

How it compares

Oak park heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$537,364$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$484,500$315,500$325,000
Median days on market26 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,282/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,258$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 Oak park heights, MN?
$537,364.
What is the median sale price in Oak park heights, MN?
$484,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Oak park heights, MN?
Median days on market: 25.5 days.
What is typical rent in Oak park heights, MN?
Typical rent: $2,282/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oak park heights, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, lightning, tornado, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Oak park heights, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oak park heights, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oak park heights, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oak park heights, MN?
19 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Oak park heights, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oak park heights, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oak park heights, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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