The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55944 sells for about $377,000, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.33% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 55944 — Kasson
The housing market in 55944 remains a seller's market with tight inventory and stable pricing, supported by strong demand from commuters to the Rochester area. While year-over-year prices show a slight correction, the market remains competitive with homes selling near list price. Data for specific metrics like rental vacancy rates are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals working in the Rochester area who seek a small-town atmosphere with high-quality schools and a more affordable cost of living than the immediate metro core.
Median prices moved down 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 4.5% — 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 8.2%/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 7.0%/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 55944, Dodge County MN
Kasson generally experiences low crime rates consistent with small-town Minnesota, with property crime being the primary concern and violent crime remaining rare.
The area is served by the Kasson-Mantorville School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and community-focused extracurricular programs.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather impacts; flood risk is generally localized to specific low-lying areas near the Zumbro River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Rochester medical hub and local manufacturing, with steady residential development occurring on the city's periphery.
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.
Residents primarily commute via US Highway 14, providing a direct and relatively uncongested route to the major employment centers in Rochester.
The area features several community parks, local trail systems, and easy access to regional outdoor recreation, including golf courses and fishing spots along the Zumbro River.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, driven by the influx of workers commuting to nearby medical and industrial employers.
The economy is anchored by the nearby Mayo Clinic and associated healthcare services in Rochester, supplemented by local manufacturing and agricultural support industries.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US Highway 14 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity to accommodate regional population growth while maintaining small-town infrastructure standards.
Dodge County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing annual market analysis to determine taxable values.
Parcels are subject to Kasson-Mantorville School District levies and standard county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events common to Southern Minnesota.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 55944 profile.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Central community park with playground and picnic facilities.
Provides local fishing and scenic natural areas.
Local 9-hole course serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.