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Hancock, Minnesota · ZIP 56244

Hancock — ZIP 56244

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Hancock (56244) 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 $235K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index77/100
Avg math proficiency65%
Avg reading proficiency65%
Schools nearby2

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100
Typical home value$235K

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

$235K

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

107

Violent Crime

7

Property Crime

100

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Stevens 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
HANCOCK ELEMENTARYPK–06233
77%
72%
HANCOCK SEC.07–12204
52%
57%

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.

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Demographics

Population

1,739

Median Income

$85K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

33.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 56244 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 56244 has a school score of 77/100. 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 56244 is approximately $235K. 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 56244 in Hancock 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.