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Cold Spring, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
Cold Spring, MN
At a Glance
How Cold Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cold Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cold Spring a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cold Spring residents earn a median household income of $72,022 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,780. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cold Spring is $242,000 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,947. Median rent is $1,297/month, with 35.2% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Cold Spring reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,264/100K.
Education
29.1% of adults in Cold Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cold Spring has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.