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Crosby, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,253 Population 761/sq mi density
$43,250 Median Income $37,194 per capita
$175,600 Home Value $193,065 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$43,250 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$175,600 home value, $838/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Crosby, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,250
42% below
$37,194 per capita
Home Value
$175,600
38% below
Zillow: $193,065
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
600/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Crosby Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crosby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
62%
Rent
72%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crosby a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crosby residents earn a median household income of $43,250 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,194. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crosby is $175,600 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,065. Median rent is $838/month, with 28.2% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Crosby reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 600/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.0% of adults in Crosby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crosby has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,253
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,250
Per Capita$37,194
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Housing

A
Home Value$175,600
Rent$838
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$193,065
Housing Units1,394
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property600/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary43/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,255 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Crosby was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.