Crookston, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Polk County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,388 Population 1,443/sq mi density
$54,003 Median Income $34,209 per capita
$160,700 Home Value $190,266 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
416 Violent Crime/100K 1,013 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,003 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,700 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
416 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Crookston, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,003
28% below
$34,209 per capita
Home Value
$160,700
43% below
Zillow: $190,266
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
416/100K
10% above
1,013/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
4% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
57%
Rent
71%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
110%
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 3.4% (6% 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 $190,266. 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 416 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,013/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,388
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,443/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,003
Per Capita$34,209
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,694M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,700
Rent$827
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$190,266
Housing Units3,687
Rent Burden36.3%

Crime

F
Violent416/100K
Property1,013/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.