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East Bethel, MN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in East Bethel.

Population: 15,576 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in East Bethel, MN is $401,553 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,975 after a median 29 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$401,553

Typical home value

+3.3%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$401,553
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+15.2%
10-year appreciation
+81.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$401,553
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
$399,975
Median list price
$430,725
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
70
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.2 : 1
Schools include
Linwood Elementary, Wyoming Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, hail, lightning, cold wave, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · hail: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Andover Site (13.2 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)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
55.5°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.9 in
Annual snowfall
49.2 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
177

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,368
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,547

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (27 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Forest Lake Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
16
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-48 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
19.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,304
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
117,057
Average weekly wage
$1,295
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
774

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

How it compares

East BethelState medianUS median
Typical home value$401,553$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$399,975$315,500$325,000
Median days on market29 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,304$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 East Bethel, MN?
$401,553.
What is the median sale price in East Bethel, MN?
$399,975.
How long do homes take to sell in East Bethel, MN?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in East Bethel, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,734/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in East Bethel, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, hail, lightning, cold wave, heat wave.
Is East Bethel, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in East Bethel, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in East Bethel, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Bethel, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East Bethel, MN?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is East Bethel, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East Bethel, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East Bethel, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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