The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55779 sells for about $213,091, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,708 a month.
ZIP 55779 — Saginaw
The housing market in 55779 remains stable with steady demand and limited inventory, mirroring the broader Duluth metro area. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, driven by a lack of new construction and consistent interest from local buyers. The market is currently balanced, favoring neither buyers nor sellers excessively.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a quieter, suburban lifestyle with proximity to the amenities and employment opportunities of Duluth.
Median prices moved up 11.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 9.1% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 55779
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools serving the area are generally characterized as stable, with local districts providing standard public education services.
The region faces typical northern climate risks, including heavy winter snowfall and potential for wind-related property damage.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Duluth metro area, which serves as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and shipping industries.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in St. Louis County, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents typically commute via highway corridors into the Duluth employment core, with travel times generally under 20 minutes.
The area offers access to local parks, proximity to Lake Superior trails, and various outdoor recreational facilities within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and steady occupancy, with limited new multi-family supply.
The economy is anchored by the Duluth metro area, featuring major employers in healthcare, higher education, and logistics.
The area is served by regional highway networks connecting to Duluth and the broader St. Louis County region.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial improvements within the existing city footprint.
St. Louis County Assessor manages property valuations based on market-based assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the proximity to Lake Superior.
Data retrieved from 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.
- Skyline Social & Games4.512.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.417.2 mi
- Adventure Zone Family Fun Center4.117.9 mi
- World of Wheels Skate Center4.620 mi
- Black Bear Casino Resort3.917.5 mi
- Duluth Entertainment Convention Center4.417.9 mi
- Va Bene4.617.9 mi
- Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake4.717.8 mi
- Skyline Social & Games4.512.4 mi
- Skyline Social & Games4.512.4 mi
- Glensheen Mansion4.718.9 mi
- Enger Tower4.917 mi
- Lake Superior Railroad Museum4.717.7 mi
- North Shore Scenic Railroad4.317.7 mi
- Studio Café4.817.7 mi
- Gordy's Hi-Hat4.712.8 mi
- Gordy's Warming House4.712.8 mi
- Lakehead Boat Basin4.518.4 mi
- Spirit Lake Marina & RV Park4.417.8 mi
- Pike Lake Golf & Beach4.27.5 mi
- Duluth International Airport4.312.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.