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Crystal, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hennepin County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
22,685
Population
3,918/sq mi density
$86,752
Median Income
$42,854 per capita
$280,500
Home Value
$312,501 Zillow
$1,437
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
259
Violent Crime/100K
2,597 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,752 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$280,500 home value, $1,437/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Crystal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 890 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0373°N, 93.3595°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hennepin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0419 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 16.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.78 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.45 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Crystal has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").