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Stanton, MN

Stanton, MN.

Population: 969 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Stanton, MN is $425,757 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $257,000 after a median 23 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$425,757

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$425,757
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$425,757
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
$257,000
1-year sale-price change
-34.1%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
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 Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.0%
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
36.4 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,306
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,507

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Edberg Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL, ALLINA HEALTH FARIBAULT MEDICAL CENTER, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - CANNON FALLS
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)
-3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
55.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,119
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
38.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,188
Average weekly wage
$1,144
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
78

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

How it compares

StantonState medianUS median
Median home value$425,757$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$257,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market23 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,119$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 Stanton, MN?
$425,757.
What is the median sale price in Stanton, MN?
$257,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Stanton, MN?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Stanton, 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 Stanton, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is Stanton, MN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Stanton, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Stanton, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Stanton, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Stanton, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Stanton, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Stanton, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Stanton

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