At a Glance
Median Income
$54,003
$34,209 per capita
Home Value
$160,700
Zillow: $178,748
Median Rent
$827/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
2,297/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Crookston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crookston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crookston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crookston residents earn a median household income of $54,003 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,209. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,029 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crookston is $160,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,748. Median rent is $827/month, with 36.3% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Crookston reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,297/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Crookston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crookston has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,388
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,443/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,003
Per Capita$34,209
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,694M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,700
Rent$827
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$178,748
Housing Units3,687
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent295/100K
Property2,297/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault218/100K
Burglary308/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation872 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Crookston was founded in 1872.
The median home in Crookston was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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