At a Glance
Median Income
$96,964
$44,041 per capita
Home Value
$366,600
Zillow: $443,258
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
14.4% smoking rate
How Chisago City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chisago City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chisago City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chisago City residents earn a median household income of $96,964 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,041. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,401 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chisago City is $366,600 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,258. Median rent is $1,163/month, with 51.0% 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 1990.
Education
27.9% of adults in Chisago City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chisago City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,629
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,964
Per Capita$44,041
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$2,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$366,600
Rent$1,163
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$443,258
Housing Units2,468
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation916 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Chisago City was built in 1990.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.