The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55720 sells for about $290,000, or $198 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 18 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,023 a month.
ZIP 55720 — Cloquet
The 55720 residential market shows resilience with a median sale price of $290,000, up 5.4% year-over-year. Despite constrained inventory (61 active listings), homes sell quickly in a median of 18 days, with a sale-to-list ratio above 100%, indicating seller strength. The market is stable, supported by proximity to Duluth and a stable local economy.
Fits family buyers and commuters seeking a small-town environment within reach of the Duluth employment center.
Median prices moved up 5.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 18 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 14.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 55720, Carlton 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.
Detailed, region-specific crime-trend comparisons are not published for this specific ZCTA. Cloquet generally maintains a small-town character consistent with its regional profile.
The area is served by Cloquet Public Schools (ISD #94). Schools in the district, such as Churchill and Washington Elementary, generally maintain ratings around 6/10 to 7/10 based on proficiency metrics.
Local hazard posture is typical for the Duluth/Carlton County region, involving standard risks associated with northern forest environments, seasonal wind events, and riverine proximity (St. Louis River).
Growth is supported by proximity to Duluth (~15 mins) and access to I-35. Economic stability is bolstered by its role as the largest city in Carlton County.
Property taxes are levied by Carlton County and the Cloquet Public School District. The median effective rate of 1.44% is driven by combined local, county, and district levies.
Residents have efficient access to the Duluth/Superior employment core via I-35.
The area features the St. Louis River, extensive local park/trail systems, and proximity to regional recreational areas.
Market is characterized by steady demand with median rents near $1,600; limited investor/short-term activity data.
Diversified regional economy anchored by the Duluth-Superior MSA.
Ongoing municipal development focuses on infrastructure and expanding the local trail system.
Parcels are subject to Carlton County and ISD #94 jurisdictions.
Standard regional posture; no specific ZIP-level risk modifiers published.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 55720.
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.
- Skyline Social & Games4.518.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.419.8 mi
- Black Bear Casino Resort3.97.9 mi
- Buffalo House4.513.9 mi
- Skyline Social & Games4.518.7 mi
- Mont du Lac Resort4.315.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.419.8 mi
- Jay Cooke State Park4.913 mi
- Swinging Bridge - Jay Cooke State Park4.912.1 mi
- Gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright4.76 mi
- Black Bear Golf Course47.8 mi
- Premiere Theatres4.46.5 mi
- Gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright4.76 mi
- BB + Friends4.819.4 mi
- Lake Superior And Mississippi Railroad4.818.6 mi
- Jay Cooke State Park4.913 mi
- Gordy's Hi-Hat4.75.4 mi
- Gordy's Warming House4.75.4 mi
- Veterans Park4.66.1 mi
- Pinehurst Park4.46 mi
- Spirit Lake Marina & RV Park4.418 mi
- Black Bear Golf Course47.8 mi
- L&M Fleet Supply4.56.5 mi
- Duluth International Airport4.319.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Access to the river for recreation.
Extensive local park and trail systems for outdoor activities.
Various local parks offering green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.