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White Bear Lake, MN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in White Bear Lake.

Population: 46,254 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in White Bear Lake, MN is $446,197 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $463,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,132/month. 34 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$446,197

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$446,197
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+13.9%
10-year appreciation
+60.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$446,197
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
$463,000
Median list price
$452,475
Median price per sqft
$218
1-year sale-price change
+2.2%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
219
For-sale inventory
161
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
103
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
72

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,132/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
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
34
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
10
High schools
12
Charter schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Level Up Academy, Gentry Academy Charter School, Northeast Metro 916
Schools include
Level Up Academy, Level Up Academy Middle School, Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy, Level Up Academy Virtual Middle, Gentry Academy High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
13
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Oakdale Dump (4.1 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)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
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)
34
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
127

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
139,120
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
126,089

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (11 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Benson Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
33
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN RED WING
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
-3,057 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
35.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,422
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
84.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
274,775
Average weekly wage
$1,541
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
708

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

How it compares

White Bear LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$446,197$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$463,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market19 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,132/mo$1,670/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,422$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 White Bear Lake, MN?
$446,197.
What is the median sale price in White Bear Lake, MN?
$463,000.
How long do homes take to sell in White Bear Lake, MN?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in White Bear Lake, MN?
Typical rent: $2,132/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in White Bear Lake, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind.
Is White Bear Lake, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 13 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 White Bear Lake, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in White Bear Lake, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near White Bear Lake, MN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Oakdale Dump, 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve White Bear Lake, MN?
34 schools (11 elementary, 10 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is White Bear Lake, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 9.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in White Bear Lake, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in White Bear Lake, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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