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Baudette, MN — ZIP 56623

Population: 2,733 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 56623 (Baudette, MN) is $217,243 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,500 after a median 46 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,243

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,243
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+18.6%
10-year appreciation
+57.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$221,104
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
$247,500
Median list price
$309,500
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
-0.8%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
34
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$804/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,154/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,685/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
Schools include
LAKE OF THE WOODS ELEMENTARY, LAKE OF THE WOODS SECONDARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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 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
39.0°F
Average high
50.0°F
Average low
28.5°F
Annual precipitation
24.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
3b (extreme annual low -35 to -30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
310
Days with Moderate air quality
36
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
191

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Baudette International Airport (BDE) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baudette International Airport (BDE) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
25.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,494
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,256
Average weekly wage
$1,100
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
25

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

How it compares

ZIP 56623State medianUS median
Median home value$217,243$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$247,500$315,500$325,000
Median days on market46 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,494$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 ZIP 56623?
$217,243.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 56623?
$247,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 56623?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 56623?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,154/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 56623?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 56623?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 56623?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 56623?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 56623?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 56623?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 56623?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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