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City of Belle Plaine, Minnesota

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About homes in Belle Plaine

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Belle Plaine in Scott County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1999Median year built1U.S. 1980
31%Built before 1980116% built since 2010
2000Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1991
79%Detached single-family17% in 5+ unit buildings
84%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$318kMedian home value1Minnesota median $329k

The median home in the city of Belle Plaine was built in 1999, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is in line with the Scott County median of 1997.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Belle Plaine's housing is recent: only 31% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 16% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 32%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it a newer stock than Scott County as a whole (23% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 2000s, the common first-time jobs are the first roof replacement, original water heater and HVAC, and warranty paperwork on anything still covered.

Owner-occupied homes in Belle Plaine are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2000 against 1991.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components. Housing in Belle Plaine is mostly detached single-family: 79% of units, with 7% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

Home ownership is the norm in Belle Plaine: 84% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Minnesota share of 72%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Belle Plaine is valued at $318,200 (ACS), close to the Minnesota median of $329,300. Within Scott County the median is $419,400, so Belle Plaine sits below it.1 Winters are long: the Mpls Flying Cloud Ap station averages 145 nights a year at or below 32°F and 81 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions.

Summer heat is moderate: about 14 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 31 inches, with 7 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 7,430 heating degree days against 787 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Belle Plaine sits in IECC climate zone 6A (Cold).4 Building permits in Belle Plaine are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Belle Plaine housing units by year built
Before 194011.8%
1940-19596.8%
1960-197912%
1980-199921%
2000-200932.1%
2010 or later16.3%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Mpls Flying Cloud Ap, 20.6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Belle Plaine, MN?

Most home remodeling projects in Belle Plaine, MN land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Belle Plaine?

The median home in the city of Belle Plaine was built in 1999, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Minnesota median of 1979. That is in line with the Scott County median of 1997. Most of Belle Plaine's housing is recent: only 31% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 16% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 32%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it a newer stock than Scott County as a whole (23% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

Does it freeze in Belle Plaine?

Winters are long: the Mpls Flying Cloud Ap station averages 145 nights a year at or below 32°F and 81 at or below 20°F. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station.

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