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Oronoco, MN

Oronoco, MN.

Population: 3,375 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oronoco, MN is $559,715 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $545,000 after a median 39 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$559,715

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$559,715
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
10-year appreciation
+77.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$559,715
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
$545,000
Median list price
$650,000
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
-0.9%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.3%

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 (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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A15
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
38.0 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
189
Days with Moderate air quality
161
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
167

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,656
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,727

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Nietz Airstrip (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rochester International Airport (RST) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
OLMSTED MEDICAL CENTER, COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL ROCHESTER, MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL ROCHESTER
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)
-300 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
18.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,687
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
93,461
Average weekly wage
$1,472
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
306

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

How it compares

OronocoState medianUS median
Median home value$559,715$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$545,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market39 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,687$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 Oronoco, MN?
$559,715.
What is the median sale price in Oronoco, MN?
$545,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Oronoco, MN?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Oronoco, 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 Oronoco, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Oronoco, MN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A15.
What is the wildfire risk in Oronoco, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oronoco, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oronoco, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Oronoco, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oronoco, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oronoco, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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