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Plainview, MN

Plainview, MN.

Population: 4,400 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Plainview, MN is $302,391 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,900 after a median 19 days on market. 2 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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$302,391

Typical home value

+4.3%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$302,391
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.2%
10-year appreciation
+91.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$302,391
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
$262,900
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
+10.7%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$931/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,328/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,512/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
14.8 : 1
Schools include
Plainview-Elgin-Millville High, Plainview-Elgin-Millville PK-3

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 · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
35.2 in
Annual snowfall
52.7 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
14.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
176
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,184
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,000

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Christison Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rochester International Airport (RST) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
OLMSTED MEDICAL CENTER, COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL ROCHESTER, MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL ROCHESTER
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)
0 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
43.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,850
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
63.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,351
Average weekly wage
$943
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

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

How it compares

PlainviewState medianUS median
Typical home value$302,391$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$262,900$315,500$325,000
Median days on market19 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,850$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 Plainview, MN?
$302,391.
What is the median sale price in Plainview, MN?
$262,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Plainview, MN?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Plainview, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Plainview, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Plainview, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Plainview, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Plainview, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Plainview, MN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Plainview, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 14.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Plainview, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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