Question 1

Is 55709 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55709 in Taconite has a crime score of 80/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 55709 among the safer ZIP codes in the Taconite metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 55709?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55709 has a school score of 70/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 55709 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Taconite district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 55709 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 55709?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 55709 is approximately $224K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 55709 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 55709 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 55709 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55709 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for Taconite. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 55709 scores similarly to the middle tier of Taconite 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.

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