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Sartell, MN

Sartell, MN.

Population: 21,063 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sartell, MN is $337,125 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $356,500 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,530/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$337,125

Typical home value

+2.5%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$337,125
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+70.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$337,397
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
$356,500
Median list price
$344,900
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
-2.3%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
85
For-sale inventory
80
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,530/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$884/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,656/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,961/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (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
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Benton-Stearns Education District, Sartell-St. Stephen School District, ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
Benton-Stearns Education - ASD, Benton-Stearns Ed District EC, Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers, Sartell Senior High, Sartell Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
11
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Waite Park Wells (5.1 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
30.3 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
76
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,692
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,141

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Guggenberger Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
ST CLOUD VA MEDICAL CENTER, CENTRACARE - ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL, BUFFALO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 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)
-324 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2000
Housing built before 1970
7.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
49.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,497
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
76,313
Average weekly wage
$1,239
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
648

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

How it compares

SartellState medianUS median
Typical home value$337,125$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$356,500$315,500$325,000
Median days on market29 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,530/mo$1,670/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,497$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 Sartell, MN?
$337,125.
What is the median sale price in Sartell, MN?
$356,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sartell, MN?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Sartell, MN?
Typical rent: $1,530/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sartell, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Sartell, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sartell, MN. 11 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 Sartell, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sartell, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sartell, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sartell, MN?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sartell, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sartell, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sartell, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Sartell

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