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Medford, MN — ZIP 55049

Population: 2,636 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 55049 (Medford, MN) is $312,580 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $305,000 after a median 9 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$312,580

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$312,580
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+89.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$313,151
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$305,000
Median list price
$379,750
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
-12.2%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
105.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$866/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$951/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,244/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,703/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,814/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.2 : 1
Schools include
Medford Elementary, Medford Secondary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.2 in
Annual snowfall
50.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,207
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,880

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Underland Airstrip (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN RED WING, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - ALBERT LEA AND AUSTIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
33.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,896
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
66.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,970
Average weekly wage
$1,212
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
54

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

How it compares

ZIP 55049State medianUS median
Typical home value$312,580$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$305,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market9 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,896$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 typical home value in ZIP 55049?
$312,580.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 55049?
$305,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 55049?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 55049?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,244/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 55049?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 55049 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 55049. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 55049?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 55049?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 55049?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 55049?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 55049 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 55049?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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