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North Branch, MN

North Branch, MN.

Population: 14,753 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in North Branch, MN is $356,460 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $369,450 after a median 26 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with 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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$356,460

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$356,460
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+13.3%
10-year appreciation
+80.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$356,662
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
$369,450
Median list price
$375,250
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
90
For-sale inventory
85
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
74
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT, Phoenix Academy Charter School, North Branch Area Public Schools
Schools include
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C, Phoenix Academy Charter School, Norse Area Learning Center, North Branch Area High School, North Branch Area Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% 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
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
44.5°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.6 in
Annual snowfall
54.0 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
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,017
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,029

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (32 mi)
National parks include
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Al's Due North Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
27
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+202 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
14.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,579
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
74.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,800
Average weekly wage
$1,138
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
240

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

How it compares

North BranchState medianUS median
Typical home value$356,460$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$369,450$315,500$325,000
Median days on market26 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,579$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 North Branch, MN?
$356,460.
What is the median sale price in North Branch, MN?
$369,450.
How long do homes take to sell in North Branch, MN?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in North Branch, 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 North Branch, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strong wind.
Is North Branch, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within North Branch, MN. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in North Branch, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North Branch, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North Branch, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve North Branch, MN?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is North Branch, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in North Branch, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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