The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55082 sells for about $425,745, or $229 per square foot.
Prices are down 10.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,600 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Stillwater, Minnesota (city-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 55082 — Stillwater
The Stillwater housing market remains competitive with a median price of $565,000 and a low inventory of 157 active listings. Demand is driven by the area's historic appeal and proximity to the Twin Cities, though rising prices have led to longer days on market compared to previous periods. Figures for specific tax history and certain demographic sub-metrics were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals who value a historic, scenic environment with access to outdoor recreation while remaining within commuting distance of the Twin Cities.
Median prices moved down 10.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 3.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 5.7% — 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 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 55082, Washington County MN
The area is served by the Stillwater Area Public School District, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and extracurricular offerings.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risks primarily concentrated near the St. Croix River.
Stillwater maintains steady economic momentum as a historic river town with a mix of tourism, local retail, and proximity to the broader Minneapolis-St. Paul employment hub.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Minnesota) — Condominium Unit Taxation: Each unit constitutes a separate parcel for tax purposes. If a declaration is recorded at least 30 days before a tax installment is due, the taxing authority must split the taxes among the units. State (Minnesota) — Minnesota General Property Tax Classification System: Property tax is calculated by applying a class rate to the parcel's estimated market value to determine tax capacity, then multiplying by the local tax rate. For residential homesteads (Class 1a), the rate is 1.00% for the first $500,000 of market value and 1.
Commuters typically drive toward the Twin Cities metro area via Highway 36, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban transit pattern.
The area features extensive access to the St. Croix River, numerous public parks, historic downtown shopping, and proximity to regional golf courses and hiking trails.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of historic downtown apartments and suburban townhomes, with moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand from those seeking a riverfront lifestyle.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to the larger Minneapolis-St. Paul employment market.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with Highway 36 serving as the main artery connecting the area to the Twin Cities.
Development is focused on maintaining the historic character of the downtown core while managing suburban residential growth on the city's periphery.
Washington County utilizes a market-value assessment system to determine property tax liabilities.
Parcels are subject to Stillwater Area Public School District levies and various municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure common in the Upper Midwest.
Minnesota operates primarily as a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific statutory redemption periods.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Eagles Nest Indoor Playground4.416.8 mi
- Zero Gravity Adventure Park4.217.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park48.9 mi
- Good Times Park4.69.1 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese48.7 mi
- Grand Casino Arena4.614.7 mi
- Minnesota State Fair4.716.8 mi
- Surly Brewing Co.4.518.7 mi
- Union Depot4.514 mi
- Allianz Field4.817.1 mi
- Willow River State Park4.78.3 mi
- Marcus Oakdale Cinema4.56.4 mi
- Emagine White Bear4.511 mi
- Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience4.99.3 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Woodbury4.38.6 mi
- Science Museum of Minnesota4.614.7 mi
- Union Depot4.514 mi
- Minnesota State Capitol4.714.3 mi
- Minnesota Children's Museum4.514.4 mi
- Saint Paul Brewing4.612.8 mi
- Willow River State Park4.78.3 mi
- Lake Elmo Park Reserve4.76.6 mi
- William O'Brien State Park4.611.5 mi
- Tamarack Nature Center4.79.8 mi
- Teddy Bear Park4.72 mi
- Pool and Yacht Club4.717.6 mi
- Watergate Marina4.519.2 mi
- Sunnyside Marina4.52.9 mi
- Bayport Marina Association4.74.9 mi
- Windmill Marina Assc. Inc4.511.3 mi
- Keller Golf Course4.610.8 mi
- St. Croix National Golf & Event Center LLC4.66 mi
- Oak Glen Golf Course and Event Center4.41.1 mi
- Troy Burne Golf Club4.612.3 mi
- Oak Marsh Golf Course and Event Center4.38.4 mi
- Maplewood Mall48.7 mi
- Hmong Village4.411.4 mi
- Fleet Farm4.26.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.29.3 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.48.5 mi
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport4.421.6 mi
- Shoyu3.721.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional attraction for boating, fishing, and scenic views.
Known for its preserved 19th-century architecture, boutique shops, and restaurants.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 67.1% from the nearest retained anchor (researched-property base layer) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $565,000 could not be independently corroborated and was removed pending review (no prior-cycle value to revert to); the case is under review in the Command Center.