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Ham Lake, MN

Ham Lake, MN.

Population: 49,737 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ham Lake, MN is $458,882 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $485,000 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,847/month. 7 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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$458,882

Typical home value

+1.9%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$458,882
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.3%
10-year appreciation
+66.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$458,882
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
$485,000
Median list price
$499,995
Median price per sqft
$202
1-year sale-price change
-3.5%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
256
For-sale inventory
194
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
150
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
63

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,847/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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
DAVINCI ACADEMY, Anoka-Hennepin School District
Schools include
DAVINCI ACADEMY, Crooked Lake Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Andover Elementary, Oak View Middle

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
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
South Andover Site (2.9 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
56.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.3 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
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
74,596
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
75,758

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (23 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Cooks Landing Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
30
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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)
-48 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
7.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,618
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
86.7%

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

Ham LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$458,882$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$485,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market25 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,847/mo$1,670/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,618$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 Ham Lake, MN?
$458,882.
What is the median sale price in Ham Lake, MN?
$485,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ham Lake, MN?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Ham Lake, MN?
Typical rent: $2,847/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ham Lake, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, hail, lightning, cold wave, heat wave.
Is Ham Lake, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Ham Lake, MN. 10 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 Ham Lake, 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 Ham Lake, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ham Lake, MN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: South Andover Site, 2.9 mi.
How many schools serve Ham Lake, MN?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Ham Lake, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ham Lake, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ham Lake, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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