Sauk Rapids, Minnesota · ZIP 56379

Sauk Rapids — ZIP 56379

Sauk Rapids (56379) scores 66/100 — Fair for Minnesota. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $307K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency54%

Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$307K

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

$307K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

277

Violent Crime

Property Crime

250

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Benton 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
Mississippi Heights Elementary	KG–05	808	51%	55%
Pleasantview Elementary	PK–05	734	51%	53%
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School	06–08	1,055	37%	51%
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High	09–12	1,319	33%	57%
Sauk Rapids-Rice Online School (SRR	06–12	No current enrollment	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.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

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

17,300

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

36.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 56379 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 56379 has a school score of 67/100. 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 56379 is approximately $307K. 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 56379 in Sauk Rapids has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. 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.