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Saint Cloud, Minnesota · ZIP 56303

Saint Cloud — ZIP 56303

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Saint Cloud (56303) scores 76/100 — Good for Saint Cloud. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $243K.

76OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$243K
Median rent$1,052/mo

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

$243K

Median Rent

$1,052/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

629

Violent Crime

91

Property Crime

538

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Stearns 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
WESTWOOD ELEMENTARYPK–05531
52%
52%
MADISON ELEMENTARYPK–05704
29%
31%
Success Academy St. Cloud ElemKG–05140
25%
15%
APOLLO SENIOR HIGH09–121,264
22%
43%
Saint Cloud Math and Science AcademKG–05266
22%
32%
NORTH JUNIOR HIGH06–08720
19%
33%
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle06–0891Not reportedNot 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

26,031

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

36.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 56303 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 56303 has a school score of 55/100. 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 56303 is approximately $243K. 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 56303 in Saint Cloud has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. 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.