The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55710 sells for about $319,000.
Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,207 a month.
ZIP 55710 — Britt
The housing market in 55710 is a low-density, rural landscape with limited active inventory and sparse sales activity. Demand is driven by recreational interest in the surrounding lakes and forests rather than traditional commuter-based housing needs. Market conditions remain stable with little new development or commercial growth.
Ideal for 'up north' cabin seekers, retirees looking for privacy, or outdoor enthusiasts who value land ownership and recreational proximity over urban amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.3% · poverty 6.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 55710, St. Louis 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.
Reported crime trends are not published specifically for this rural ZCTA. The area is characterized by extremely low population density and is generally considered safe.
Public education is administered by the Mountain Iron-Buhl district, serving a rural, dispersed student population.
The region is heavily wooded, making wildfire risk a standard regional consideration. Flood risk is associated with the numerous local lakes and wetlands.
Development is minimal and focused on individual residential builds or small-scale recreational land use. There are no major industrial or corporate headquarters within the ZIP.
Property taxes are levied by St. Louis County. Specific rate structures depend on the local township or city jurisdiction.
This is not a standard commuter market. Residents rely on personal vehicles for transit to regional employment centers like Virginia or Duluth.
The area features heavy emphasis on outdoor activities, including access to Sand Lake, snowmobile trails, ATV trails, and proximity to the Superior National Forest.
Rental market depth is negligible. The area is almost exclusively composed of owner-occupied single-family homes or seasonal cabins.
The economy is tied to regional industries in Northern Minnesota, including mining, forestry, and tourism.
Transportation is primarily via personal vehicle on regional highway corridors connecting to larger hubs like Virginia and Duluth.
No major commercial infrastructure or large-scale housing developments are currently approved or under construction in 55710.
St. Louis County Assessor manages property valuations for the jurisdiction.
Parcels may be subject to specific township and school district levies.
Insurance posture is influenced by rural forest proximity, wildfire risk, and distance from fire stations.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Valentini's Supper Club4.512.4 mi
- Olcott Park4.610.7 mi
- Cinema 6 Theatre4.410.5 mi
- Minnesota Museum of Mining4.612.8 mi
- Virginia Bowling Gardens4.411.6 mi
- Minnesota Discovery Center4.613.5 mi
- United States Hockey Hall of Fame4.714.4 mi
- Minnesota Museum of Mining4.612.8 mi
- Greyhound Bus Museum4.316.8 mi
- Olcott Park4.610.7 mi
- Virginia Golf Course410.1 mi
- L&M Fleet Supply4.510.2 mi
- Uptown Virginia3.511.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local water-based recreation.
Offers extensive outdoor recreation and wilderness access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.