The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55118 sells for about $560,000, or $230 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,323 a month.
ZIP 55118 — Lilydale
The housing market in the 55118 area is currently very competitive, characterized by rising home prices and a limited supply of inventory. While sales volume remains low, the year-over-year price appreciation of 7.6% indicates sustained demand from buyers in the region.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban residential living and proximity to the Saint Paul employment core.
Median prices moved up 7.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 4.0% · poverty 7.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 55118, Dakota 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.
The average commute time for residents in this ZIP code is approximately 21.8 minutes.
The area features access to local parks and residential amenities within the West Saint Paul and Mendota Heights vicinity.
The median gross rent is reported at $1,323 per month.
The local economy is supported by a mix of residential services and proximity to the broader Saint Paul metropolitan employment market.
Data sourced from SimpleMaps US Zips Comprehensive Database, February 2026, based on ACS 2024 5-year estimates.
- Mall of America®4.67.4 mi
- Valleyfair4.218.4 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Minnesota3.97.7 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe4.57.4 mi
- Edinborough Park4.611 mi
- U.S. Bank Stadium4.69.2 mi
- Grand Casino Arena4.63.3 mi
- Minneapolis Convention Center4.59.7 mi
- Minnesota State Fair4.76.5 mi
- Topgolf Brooklyn Center4.315 mi
- Mall of America®4.67.4 mi
- U.S. Bank Stadium4.69.2 mi
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory4.76.3 mi
- Minnesota Zoo4.610.1 mi
- Minneapolis Institute of Art4.89.4 mi
- Minneapolis Institute of Art4.89.4 mi
- Science Museum of Minnesota4.63.1 mi
- Union Depot4.53.5 mi
- Walker Art Center4.510.3 mi
- Minnesota State Capitol4.74 mi
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory4.76.3 mi
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden4.710.4 mi
- Centennial Lakes Park4.711.1 mi
- Lake Harriet Regional Park4.810.3 mi
- Boom Island Park4.710.4 mi
- Pool and Yacht Club4.71.7 mi
- Watergate Marina4.53.2 mi
- The Minikahda Club4.411.2 mi
- Puttery4.710.1 mi
- Emerald Greens Golf Course412.9 mi
- Hiawatha Golf Course3.87.1 mi
- Keller Golf Course4.67.9 mi
- Mall of America®4.67.4 mi
- Rosedale Center4.38.7 mi
- Twin Cities Premium Outlets4.57.9 mi
- Karmel Mall4.19.5 mi
- Maplewood Mall410.1 mi
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport4.45.5 mi
- Shoyu3.75.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.