At a Glance
Median Income
$71,272
$41,962 per capita
Home Value
$298,400
Zillow: $369,294
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
3,081/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
14.5% smoking rate
How Baxter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baxter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baxter a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baxter residents earn a median household income of $71,272 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,962. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,376 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baxter is $298,400 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,294. Median rent is $1,123/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Baxter reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,081/100K.
Education
37.7% of adults in Baxter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baxter has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population8,804
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density467/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,272
Per Capita$41,962
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$4,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A
Home Value$298,400
Rent$1,123
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$369,294
Housing Units3,796
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent173/100K
Property3,081/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,190 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Baxter was built in 1999.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.