Real Estate Investing in Plymouth, Minnesota (55441)

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Hennepin County • Population: 18,242 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 55441 (Plymouth, MN)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $467,382
Avg Monthly Rent $1,701
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $99,017
% Renters 39.2%

Market Analysis: 55441 Plymouth

The 55441 ZIP covers a section of Plymouth that demands careful diligence. Prices near $467K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $467K asset, 55441 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

In practical terms, 55441 offers a low basis, the region around Plymouth has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

The demographic picture in 55441 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Plymouth averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

The right play in 55441 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Plymouth:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 62/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,701/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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Property Strategy for 55441

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
4.3% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+5.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$131,390/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $313,816 $1,860 4.3% +3.9% $156,908
3BR $431,029 $2,460 4.1% +4.4% $143,676
4BR $546,317 $2,750 3.6% +4.7% $136,579
5BR $656,952 +5.4% $131,390

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$487K$431K$374K$318K$262K$205KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,755$1,655$1,555$1,455$1,355$1,255Sep 2019Mar 2023Jul 2026

📊 How Does 55441 Compare?

Metric 55441 Plymouth Minnesota
Home Value $467,382 $518,796 $340,597
5-Year CAGR 3.0% 3.1% 4.9%
Avg Rent $1,701 $1,957 -
Cap Rate 2.8% 3.0% -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 39% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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JJS Property Management of Central Minnesota offers a wide choice of apartments in various areas including Avon, Buffalo, Milaca, Monticello, Royalton, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, and St. Joseph. summary from their website

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+3.0%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $467,382
Monthly Rent $1,701
Price-to-Rent 22.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.4%
Cap Rate 2.8%
5-Year IRR 5.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.9% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +2.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.5% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.8%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
4.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
3.0/5
Balanced
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.0%
Stable
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Moderate

Demographics in 55441

Population: 18,242

💰 Median Household Income
$99,017
This area
$99,017
State
$77,168
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
39.2%
This area
39.2%
State
18.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.2%
This area
2.2%
State
-3.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
56.2%
This area
56.2%
State
20.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.8 years
This area
40.8 years
State
37.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
4.0%
This area
4.0%
State
17.0%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 75.6%
Other/Mixed 11.2%
Black/African American 8.6%
Hispanic/Latino 7.8%
Asian 4.6%
👶 Under 18
19.5%
This area
19.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.0%
This area
19.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.1%
This area
4.1%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 55441

C+ Avg School Grade
16 Schools
12.5:1 Avg Class Size
$19,099 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

FAIR School Pilgrim Lane

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
398 Students
👨‍🏫
16.4:1 Class Size
💰
$19,907 Per Student
A Very Good

SUNSET HILL ELEMENTARY

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
705 Students
👨‍🏫
16.0:1 Class Size
💰
$17,753 Per Student
B+ Above Average

PLYMOUTH MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
789 Students
👨‍🏫
20.0:1 Class Size
💰
$19,907 Per Student
B+ Above Average

WAYZATA EAST MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
672 Students
👨‍🏫
19.1:1 Class Size
💰
$17,753 Per Student
B Good

Tier Two

📚 K – 12 K-12
👥
258 Students
👨‍🏫
4.2:1 Class Size
B Good

Tier Three

📚 K – 12 K-12
👥
193 Students
👨‍🏫
3.3:1 Class Size
C+ Average

ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG SENIOR HIGH

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,784 Students
👨‍🏫
23.0:1 Class Size
💰
$19,907 Per Student
C+ Average

Tier One

📚 K – 12 K-12
👥
18 Students
👨‍🏫
5.5:1 Class Size
C+ Average

ARMSTRONG CREDIT RECOVERY

📚 09 – 12 High School Limited Data
💰
$19,907 Per Student
C+ Average

EAST MIDDLE ALTERNATIVE (EMAP)

📚 06 – 08 Middle Limited Data
💰
$17,753 Per Student
C+ Average

PHOENIX SCHOOL

📚 07 – 12 High School Limited Data
💰
$19,907 Per Student
C+ Average

School #535

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
10 Students
👨‍🏫
9.8:1 Class Size
C+ Average

School #540

📚 K – 12 K-12
👥
3 Students
👨‍🏫
7.3:1 Class Size
C Below Average

Northern Star Online

📚 07 – 12 High School Limited Data
C Below Average

District 287 - ALC - IS

📚 09 – 12 High School Limited Data
C Below Average

DISTRICT SERVICE CENTER

📚 Pre-K – 12 K-12 Limited Data
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 6,343 Off-Campus Students
C
Herzing University-Minneapolis
752 students · 2.3 mi
C
PCI Academy-Plymouth
114 students · 4.4 mi
C
Hennepin Technical College
3,891 students · 6.5 mi
C
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center
270 students · 6.8 mi
C
Dunwoody College of Technology
1,424 students · 7.1 mi
C
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
6,269 students · 7.4 mi
C
North Hennepin Community College
5,195 students · 7.5 mi
C
Adler Graduate School
245 students · 7.7 mi

Investor Insight: With 6,343 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are rents high in Plymouth, MN?

Average rent in Plymouth, MN is approximately $1,701/mo per month. Against $467K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

What is the tenant pool like in Plymouth, MN?

Plymouth, MN draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $1,701/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Plymouth, MN?

Rental vacancy in Plymouth, MN is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What is the median home value in Plymouth, MN?

Plymouth, MN median home values land near $467K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,701/mo-per-month rentals.

Is real estate in Plymouth, MN a good investment right now?

Investors tracking Plymouth, MN will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $467K median home values and $1,701/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting even-keeled returns.

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