At a Glance
Median Income
$143,250
$66,970 per capita
Home Value
$540,100
Zillow: $602,685
Violent Crime
12/100K
507/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.8%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
9.8% smoking rate
How Corcoran Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corcoran's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corcoran a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Corcoran residents earn a median household income of $143,250 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,970. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,785 business establishments, including 3,018 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corcoran is $540,100 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $602,685. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Corcoran reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 507/100K.
Education
52.8% of adults in Corcoran hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corcoran 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 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,854
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,250
Per Capita$66,970
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$193,617M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,734
Housing
A+
Home Value$540,100
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$602,685
Housing Units2,423
Rent Burden13.2%
Crime
D
Violent12/100K
Property507/100K
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,600/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation990 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Corcoran was founded in 1858.
The median home in Corcoran was built in 1980.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 3,018 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 60 fatal vehicle crashes.