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Welch, MN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Welch.

Population: 31,286 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Welch, MN is $430,516 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $449,750 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,617/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$430,516

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$430,516
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+16.3%
10-year appreciation
+68.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$431,147
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
$449,750
Median list price
$483,725
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
+12.8%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
116
For-sale inventory
96
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
73
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
41

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,617/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,041/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,197/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,453/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,939/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,249/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
15
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917, Hastings Public School District
Schools include
917 Riverside School, 917 New Chance, Hastings Early Child Special Ed., Special Services, Hastings Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A13
NFIP flood claims on record
84
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Baytown Township Ground Water Plume (19.8 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
34.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°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
241
Days with Moderate air quality
57
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,294
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,925

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (20 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Sky Meadow Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
29
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL
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)
-197 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
31.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,249
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
67.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
166,150
Average weekly wage
$1,433
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,330

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

How it compares

WelchState medianUS median
Typical home value$430,516$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$449,750$315,500$325,000
Median days on market28 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,617/mo$1,670/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,249$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 Welch, MN?
$430,516.
What is the median sale price in Welch, MN?
$449,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Welch, MN?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Welch, MN?
Typical rent: $1,617/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Welch, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, lightning, tornado.
Is Welch, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 84 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A13. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Welch, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Welch, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Welch, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Welch, MN?
15 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Welch, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Welch, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Welch, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Welch

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