At a Glance
Median Income
$96,477
$44,675 per capita
Home Value
$277,300
Zillow: $313,294
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.1% smoking rate
How Circle Pines Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Circle Pines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Circle Pines a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Circle Pines residents earn a median household income of $96,477 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,675. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,457 business establishments, including 1,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Circle Pines is $277,300 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,294. Median rent is $1,337/month, with 32.8% 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 1982.
Education
42.1% of adults in Circle Pines hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Circle Pines has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,980
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,846/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,477
Per Capita$44,675
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$277,300
Rent$1,337
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$313,294
Housing Units1,938
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation900 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Circle Pines was founded in 1950.
The median home in Circle Pines was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.