At a Glance
Home Value
$58,900
Zillow: $171,055
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
15.9% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crystal is $58,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,055. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
35.3% of adults in Crystal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crystal has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population101
Median Age66.1 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$32,344
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
Home Value$58,900
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$171,055
Housing Units71
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
Elevation911 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Crystal was founded in 1879.
The median home in Crystal was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.