The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55427 sells for about $389,900, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,472 a month.
ZIP 55427 — Golden Valley
The housing market in 55427 remains stable with moderate price appreciation driven by low inventory levels. Buyer demand persists despite higher interest rates, supported by the area's strong employment access and relative affordability compared to the inner-ring suburbs of Minneapolis.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban affordability and proximity to the Minneapolis urban core, offering established neighborhoods and reliable school access.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 9.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 55427, Hennepin County MN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with suburban Minneapolis-St. Paul averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains active community engagement programs to address neighborhood safety.
The area is served by highly regarded public school districts, including Robbinsdale Area Schools and Hopkins Public Schools, which are noted for diverse programming and strong academic support.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather impacts; flood risk is generally low outside of specific localized drainage areas.
The area benefits from its proximity to major employment hubs in Minneapolis and the western suburbs, with ongoing redevelopment of older commercial corridors and infill residential projects.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with rates determined by local municipal, school district, and county levies; Minnesota provides a homestead market value exclusion for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents benefit from direct access to Highway 169 and I-394, providing a straightforward commute to downtown Minneapolis and the Golden Valley/St. Louis Park employment corridors.
The ZIP features numerous community parks, including Bassett Creek Park, and is within short driving distance of the expansive trail systems and lakes of the Minneapolis park chain.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from young professionals and small families, with a mix of garden-style apartments and single-family home rentals.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of corporate headquarters in the western suburbs, healthcare services, and retail, benefiting from the broader Minneapolis-St. Paul economic base.
The area is primarily auto-dependent but is served by Metro Transit bus routes connecting to the regional transit network.
Local planning focuses on the revitalization of commercial corridors and the integration of higher-density residential housing near transit nodes.
Parcels are subject to Hennepin County property taxes and specific school district levies for Robbinsdale or Hopkins districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events, including hail and wind damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Mall of America®4.612.9 mi
- Valleyfair4.215.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Minnesota3.912.4 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe4.512.9 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.55.7 mi
- U.S. Bank Stadium4.66.5 mi
- Grand Casino Arena4.614.3 mi
- Minneapolis Convention Center4.55.9 mi
- Minnesota State Fair4.710.4 mi
- Topgolf Brooklyn Center4.35.8 mi
- Mall of America®4.612.9 mi
- U.S. Bank Stadium4.66.5 mi
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory4.711.2 mi
- Minneapolis Institute of Art4.86.4 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Minnesota3.912.4 mi
- Minneapolis Institute of Art4.86.4 mi
- Science Museum of Minnesota4.614.5 mi
- University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum4.815.8 mi
- Union Depot4.514.9 mi
- Walker Art Center4.55.4 mi
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory4.711.2 mi
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden4.75.3 mi
- Centennial Lakes Park4.710.6 mi
- Lake Harriet Regional Park4.86.9 mi
- Elm Creek Park Reserve4.79 mi
- Wayzata Yacht Club4.87 mi
- PropMD4.94.1 mi
- Topgolf Brooklyn Center4.35.8 mi
- National Sports Center4.512.3 mi
- Edinburgh USA4.47.1 mi
- The Minikahda Club4.45.7 mi
- Puttery4.75.7 mi
- Mall of America®4.612.9 mi
- Rosedale Center4.310 mi
- Ridgedale Center4.44.4 mi
- Karmel Mall4.16.5 mi
- Southdale Center4.29.7 mi
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport4.412 mi
- Shoyu3.712.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large community park with trails and recreational facilities.
Major retail and dining hub located in nearby St. Louis Park.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.