Minnesota
Crosby is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,253. Residents earn $43,250 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Crosby receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Crosby has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Crosby is $43,250, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Crosby is $175,600, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Crosby is below the national average at 254 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,191 per 100,000, 114% above the national average.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Crosby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches, including 43.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,250 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,194 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $917 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,457 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 476 |
| County GDP | $674M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.99% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $175,600 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $193,065 |
| Census Median Rent | $838 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.99% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,648/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Total Violent | 254.0/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 42.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 211.7/100K |
| Total Property | 4,191.4/100K |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 465.7/100K |
| Theft | 3,725.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.8 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,255 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4933°N, 93.9457°W |
| County FIPS | 27001 |
Winner: Republican by 30.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |