Barry, Minnesota · ZIP 56240

Barry — ZIP 56240

Barry (56240) scores 60/100 — Fair for Minnesota. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $194K.

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share4%

Property crime share96%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index76/100

Avg math proficiency56%

Avg reading proficiency71%

Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100

Typical home value$194K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$194K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Big Stone County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Big Stone Colony Elementary	KG–08	19	75%	75%
6-12th Grade Building	06–12	133	37%	67%
Big Stone Colony High School	09–12	4	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

807

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

48.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 56240 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 56240 has a school score of 76/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 56240 is approximately $194K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 56240 in Barry has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.