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Inver Grove Heig, MN — ZIP 55076

Population: 21,374 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 55076 (Inver Grove Heig, MN) is $329,814 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,704/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$329,814

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$329,814
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.0%
5-year appreciation
+7.3%
10-year appreciation
+55.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$329,923
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
$300,000
Median list price
$314,950
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
-9.1%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
73
For-sale inventory
70
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,704/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,427/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,264/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,538/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
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Discovery Charter School, STEAM Academy Charter School, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS
Schools include
Discovery Charter Elementary School, STEAM Academy Charter School, SIMLEY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM, PINE BEND ELEMENTARY, IGH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A12
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Coke (11.1 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
33.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
672
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
162,274
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
139,634

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (8 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
South St Paul Municipal Airport/Richard E Fleming Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
32
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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)
-197 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
21.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,035
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
82.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
166,150
Average weekly wage
$1,433
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,330

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

How it compares

ZIP 55076State medianUS median
Typical home value$329,814$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$300,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market26 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,704/mo$1,670/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,035$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 55076?
$329,814.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 55076?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 55076?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 55076?
Typical rent: $1,704/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 55076?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 55076 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 55076. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A12. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 55076?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 55076?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 55076?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 55076?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 55076 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 55076?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 55076?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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