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Circle pines, MN

Circle pines, MN.

Population: 29,047 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Circle pines, MN is $381,504 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $385,500 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,690/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$381,504

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$381,504
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+12.7%
10-year appreciation
+64.7%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$381,504
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
$385,500
Median list price
$385,000
Median price per sqft
$201
1-year sale-price change
-6.5%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
114
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,690/mo
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
20
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
10
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Northeast Metro 916, Centennial Public School District
Schools include
MN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY-LINO LAKES, Karner Blue Education Center, Early Childhood Center, Rice Lake Elementary, Centennial Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, lightning, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
New Brighton/Arden Hills/TCAAP (USARMY) (6.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.3 in
Annual snowfall
51.5 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
177

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
153,200
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
137,698

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (15 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Surfside Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
29
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-48 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
19.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,657
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
117,057
Average weekly wage
$1,295
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
774

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

How it compares

Circle pinesState medianUS median
Median home value$381,504$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$385,500$315,500$325,000
Median days on market21 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,690/mo$1,670/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,657$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 median home value in Circle pines, MN?
$381,504.
What is the median sale price in Circle pines, MN?
$385,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Circle pines, MN?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Circle pines, MN?
Typical rent: $1,690/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Circle pines, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, lightning, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Circle pines, MN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Circle pines, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Circle pines, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Circle pines, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Circle pines, MN?
20 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Circle pines, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Circle pines, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Circle pines, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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