The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55120 sells for about $302,950, or $220 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 $1,628 a month.
ZIP 55120 — Mendota Heights
The 55120 housing market remains competitive with low inventory levels driving steady price appreciation. While sales volume is modest, the area's strong demographic profile and proximity to major employment hubs continue to support demand. Buyers should expect a tight market with limited options for immediate purchase.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban environment with high-quality schools and easy access to the Twin Cities, as well as downsizers looking for established, quiet neighborhoods.
Median prices moved up 7.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.6% · poverty 3.1% — 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 4.5%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 55120, 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.
Crime rates in the area are generally low, with the community maintaining a reputation for safety that compares favorably to the broader Twin Cities metropolitan region.
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, including West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools, which are recognized for strong academic performance and college readiness.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risks primarily concentrated near the Minnesota and Mississippi River valleys.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Twin Cities employment core, with major corporate presence in nearby Eagan and Bloomington and ongoing residential development in the Mendota Heights area.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with rates influenced by local school district levies and municipal service requirements; Minnesota provides a homestead market value exclusion for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents benefit from convenient access to major highway corridors including I-35E and I-494, providing efficient transit to downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
The area features extensive green space, including the Big Rivers Regional Trail and numerous local parks, alongside proximity to golf courses and shopping centers in Mendota Heights and Eagan.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, with a mix of multi-family units and single-family rentals catering to professionals and downsizers.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, healthcare, and retail, with significant employment opportunities in the nearby Twin Cities metropolitan area.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with robust highway access to the regional transit network and limited public bus service.
Development is focused on residential infill and the maintenance of existing commercial corridors to support local service needs.
Parcels are subject to Dakota County property taxes and are served by the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools district.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard regional coverage requirements for wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Mall of America®4.64.8 mi
- Valleyfair4.215.7 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Minnesota3.95.1 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe4.54.8 mi
- Edinborough Park4.68.5 mi
- U.S. Bank Stadium4.68.8 mi
- Grand Casino Arena4.65.5 mi
- Minneapolis Convention Center4.59.1 mi
- Minnesota State Fair4.77.3 mi
- Topgolf Brooklyn Center4.315.3 mi
- Mall of America®4.64.8 mi
- U.S. Bank Stadium4.68.8 mi
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory4.77.5 mi
- Minnesota Zoo4.67.6 mi
- Minneapolis Institute of Art4.88.5 mi
- Minneapolis Institute of Art4.88.5 mi
- Science Museum of Minnesota4.65.4 mi
- Union Depot4.56 mi
- Walker Art Center4.59.5 mi
- Minnesota State Capitol4.76.1 mi
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory4.77.5 mi
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden4.79.6 mi
- Centennial Lakes Park4.78.7 mi
- Lake Harriet Regional Park4.88.7 mi
- Boom Island Park4.710.1 mi
- Pool and Yacht Club4.72.3 mi
- Watergate Marina4.51.9 mi
- The Minikahda Club4.49.8 mi
- Puttery4.79.6 mi
- Braemar Golf Course4.411.6 mi
- Emerald Greens Golf Course412.9 mi
- Hiawatha Golf Course3.85.8 mi
- Mall of America®4.64.8 mi
- Twin Cities Premium Outlets4.55.1 mi
- Rosedale Center4.39.7 mi
- Karmel Mall4.18.5 mi
- Southdale Center4.28.7 mi
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport4.43.4 mi
- Shoyu3.73.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A scenic trail system offering river views and connectivity to regional park networks.
Local retail and dining hub serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.