Robbinsdale, MN — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Hennepin County · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington · population 13,993

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62
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Robbinsdale stands

At or near all-time high. population shrinking 1.1% per year. rents up 8.8% in the last year.

Median home $318,054
1-year +2.2%
5-yr CAGR +2.6%
vs 5-yr peak -0.1%
Population -1.1%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-03$318k$169k$223k$277k$331k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
25/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
15/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
56/100
Workable for remote workers
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,762/mo$1,375$1,621$1,86720242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent10612010012020242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 15.0
Lean buy

At a 15.0 price-to-rent ratio, Robbinsdale is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

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Home YoY
61 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
51 · w22%
Distance from peak
89 · w18%
Population growth
28 · w16%
Rent YoY
85 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
66 · w10%
Long thesis

Robbinsdale has held up across the cycle: home values at $318,054 with +2.6% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Robbinsdale's population is shrinking 1.1% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — if people are leaving, the buyer pool is shrinking faster than the inventory. That eventually shows up in price.

About Robbinsdale

Robbinsdale is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, with an estimated population of 13,993. It anchors the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. The population has contracted 1.1% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in Robbinsdale is $318,054 as of 2026-04, up 2.2% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +2.6% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Robbinsdale average $1,762 per month, up 8.8% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

Bull case

Quiet strength: +2.2% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
Held the highs: currently -0.1% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.
Hot rental market: rents up 8.8% YoY — landlords have pricing power, supports new investment math.

Bear case

Net out-migration: population shrinking 1.1% per year — services, schools, and tax base will follow.
Rental squeeze: rents up 8.8% YoY — tenants face tough renewals. Affordability deteriorating fast.
Thin housing market: small population means fewer transactions and slower resale. Liquidity risk on exit.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

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Cities like Robbinsdale

Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
22° / 4°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
82° / 62°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
198
~54% of year
Annual precip
28″ rain
45″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
High
Wildfire
Very low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
71%
Humid climate
Median household income
$84,300
Minnesota state median
Top industries (state-level)
Medical DevicesFinanceManufacturing

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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