The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55976 sells for about $293,219, or $157 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,086 a month.
ZIP 55976 — Stewartville
The housing market in 55976 remains stable with moderate price appreciation driven by demand from commuters working in Rochester. Inventory levels are tight, keeping the market competitive for buyers despite broader national trends of slowing activity. Overall, the area offers an affordable alternative to the city center, supporting steady, long-term growth.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with more space than the urban core while remaining within a reasonable distance of Rochester's major employers.
Median prices moved up 4.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
35% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 5.5% — 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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 55976, Olmsted 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.
The area is served by the Stewartville Public School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation within the regional educational landscape.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risk managed by local zoning and insurance requirements.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Rochester medical and technology corridor, with steady residential development supporting the local population.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with rates influenced by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute by car to the Rochester employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 25 minutes.
The area features local parks, community trails, and proximity to regional golf courses and shopping centers in nearby Rochester.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited vacancy, with rents trending upward in line with the broader Rochester metro area.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Rochester medical sector, including Mayo Clinic, and a mix of manufacturing and retail services.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with US-63 serving as a major corridor connecting the area to Rochester.
Ongoing residential development continues to expand the housing stock on the periphery of the city.
Olmsted County utilizes a standard market-value assessment process for property taxation.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and county-wide service taxes.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Air Insanity Indoor Trampoline Park4.310.6 mi
- Escape Challenge - Escape Room4.816.1 mi
- UNRAVELED Escape Room - Best Escape Room4.814.9 mi
- Mayo Civic Center4.511.3 mi
- Forager Brewery4.511.7 mi
- Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery, Loon Juice Hard Cider, and The Traditionalist Bourbon Distillery4.610.4 mi
- Graham Arena Complex4.39.8 mi
- Café Steam4.611.1 mi
- Marcus Rochester Cinema4.46.9 mi
- Quarry Hill Nature Center4.812 mi
- Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery, Loon Juice Hard Cider, and The Traditionalist Bourbon Distillery4.610.4 mi
- Cascade Lake Park4.611.4 mi
- Chester Woods Park4.712.8 mi
- Rochester Art Center4.411.2 mi
- Historic Mayowood4.89.3 mi
- SPARK, Children's Museum4.510 mi
- History Center of Olmsted County4.710.2 mi
- Rochester Civic Theatre4.711.3 mi
- Quarry Hill Nature Center4.812 mi
- Cascade Lake Park4.611.4 mi
- Chester Woods Park4.712.8 mi
- Quarry Hill Park4.812 mi
- Silver Lake Park4.312 mi
- Rochester Golf & Country Club4.411 mi
- Willow Creek Golf Course4.36.3 mi
- Eastwood Golf Course4.410.8 mi
- Oak Summit Golf Course4.64.4 mi
- Soldiers Field Golf Course4.310.6 mi
- Apache Mall4.210 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.310 mi
- Fleet Farm4.36.3 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.411.8 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.410.1 mi
- Rochester International Airport4.23.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A local park offering trails and recreational space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.