At a Glance
Median Income
$86,752
$42,854 per capita
Home Value
$280,500
Zillow: $312,501
Median Rent
$1,437/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
259/100K
2,597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Crystal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crystal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crystal a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crystal residents earn a median household income of $86,752 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,854. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,785 business establishments, including 3,018 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crystal is $280,500 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,501. Median rent is $1,437/month, with 38.3% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Crystal reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,597/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
Education
35.9% of adults in Crystal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crystal has 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.
Data Overview
People
Population22,685
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,918/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,752
Per Capita$42,854
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$193,617M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,734
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,500
Rent$1,437
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$312,501
Housing Units9,696
Rent Burden38.3%
Crime
F
Violent259/100K
Property2,597/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary220/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,600/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation890 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Crystal was built in 1959.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 3,018 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 60 fatal vehicle crashes.
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