Brainerd, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Crow Wing County County
Brainerd, MN
At a Glance
How Brainerd Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brainerd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brainerd a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brainerd residents earn a median household income of $53,705 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,935. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% 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 Brainerd is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,174. Median rent is $848/month, with 27.0% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Brainerd reports 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,786/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Brainerd hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brainerd 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.