The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55038 sells for about $492,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.83% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,765 a month.
ZIP 55038 — Centerville
The Hugo housing market is currently a competitive seller's market, driven by strong demand and limited inventory. Prices continue to show steady year-over-year growth, reflecting the area's appeal to families and professionals. New construction remains a key component of the local market, supporting ongoing population growth.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, quality schools, and a manageable commute to the Twin Cities.
Median prices moved up 5.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 2.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 55038, Washington County MN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Hugo generally experiences low crime rates, consistent with suburban Washington County trends and significantly lower than the regional average for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the White Bear Lake Area Schools and Forest Lake Area Schools districts, which generally maintain solid academic performance ratings.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near lakes and wetlands.
Hugo is experiencing steady suburban expansion with significant new residential construction and infrastructure improvements to support its growing population.
Property taxes are determined by Washington County, local municipal levies, and school district referendums; the area is subject to standard Minnesota property tax structures with homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Residents primarily commute by car to the Twin Cities employment core via I-35E and Highway 61, with typical commute times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including numerous lakes, regional parks, and trail systems, alongside local shopping and dining options in the Hugo and White Bear Lake vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and low vacancy rates, with a mix of single-family home rentals and newer multi-family developments.
The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, professional services, and proximity to the broader Twin Cities employment market.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major access provided by I-35E and local arterial roads.
Ongoing residential development and infrastructure upgrades are planned to accommodate continued population growth.
Parcels are served by various school districts and local utility districts providing water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage is a standard consideration in the region.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 55038.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Bunker Beach Water Park4.315.2 mi
- The Dead End Hayride4.613.3 mi
- Eagles Nest Indoor Playground4.412.5 mi
- Zero Gravity Adventure Park4.211.7 mi
- Grand Slam Family Fun Center4.317.6 mi
- U.S. Bank Stadium4.619.1 mi
- Grand Casino Arena4.616.5 mi
- Minneapolis Convention Center4.519.8 mi
- Minnesota State Fair4.716.1 mi
- Topgolf Brooklyn Center4.316.5 mi
- Marcus Oakdale Cinema4.59.3 mi
- Emagine White Bear4.54.8 mi
- Eagles Nest Indoor Playground4.412.5 mi
- Zero Gravity Adventure Park4.211.7 mi
- Tamarack Nature Center4.75.4 mi
- Science Museum of Minnesota4.616.6 mi
- Union Depot4.516.1 mi
- Minnesota State Capitol4.715.8 mi
- Minnesota Children's Museum4.516.2 mi
- Historic Stone Arch Bridge4.818.6 mi
- William O'Brien State Park4.610.3 mi
- Tamarack Nature Center4.75.4 mi
- Shoreview Commons Park4.89.6 mi
- Teddy Bear Park4.711.5 mi
- Phalen Regional Park4.612.9 mi
- Your Boat Club White Bear Lake4.86.6 mi
- Your Boat Club Forest Lake4.47.8 mi
- National Sports Center4.512 mi
- Keller Golf Course4.611.7 mi
- TPC Twin Cities4.711.4 mi
- Oak Glen Golf Course and Event Center4.49.8 mi
- St. Croix National Golf & Event Center LLC4.612.9 mi
- Maplewood Mall49.6 mi
- Fleet Farm4.29.4 mi
- Fleet Farm4.39.2 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.210.6 mi
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport4.422.6 mi
- Shoyu3.722.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular for fishing and recreational boating.
Large green space with trails and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.