Question 1

Is 55057 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55057 in Northfield has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Northfield city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 55057 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 55057?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55057 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 55057. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 55057 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Northfield. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 55057?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 55057 is approximately $391K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 55057 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 55057 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 55057 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55057 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Northfield. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 55057 scores similarly to the middle tier of Northfield neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Northfield — ZIP 55057

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
PRAIRIE CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL	06–12	—	—	—
GREENVALE PARK ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
NORTHFIELD MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
NORTHFIELD SENIOR HIGH	09–12	—	—	—
Spring Creek Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Northfield Community Education Cntr	PK–PK	—	—	—
BRIDGEWATER ELEMENTARY	KG–05	—	—	—
School Readiness Plus	PK–KG	—	—	—
Big 9 Online Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Big 9 Online Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Big 9 Online High School	09–12	—	—	—