At a Glance
Median Income
$90,188
$35,695 per capita
Home Value
$257,600
Zillow: $382,233
Median Rent
$859/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.6% smoking rate
How Becker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Becker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Becker 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
Becker residents earn a median household income of $90,188 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,695. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,490 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Becker is $257,600 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,233. Median rent is $859/month, with 18.6% 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
Becker reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 312/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Becker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Becker has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,958
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,188
Per Capita$35,695
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$4,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,600
Rent$859
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$382,233
Housing Units1,883
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property312/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,934/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation966 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Becker was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.