Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Excelsior is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,359. Residents earn $108,611 per year, which is 45% above the national average.
Based on current data, Excelsior receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Excelsior stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Excelsior is $108,611, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Excelsior among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Excelsior is $839,500, making it a premium housing market at 198% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Excelsior is a highly educated community — 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Excelsior has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 54.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,611 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $88,475 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,297 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $131,468 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,874 |
| County GDP | $7,614M |
| Restaurants | 188 |
| Healthcare | 268 |
| Retail | 232 |
| Manufacturing | 153 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,648 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |
| Census Median | $839,500 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $818,921 |
| Median List Price | $537,500 |
| Median List Price | $537,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $373 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,125 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,648 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Obesity | 25.8% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.1% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 3,990/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 268 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 950 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,744/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9027°N, 93.5664°W |
| County FIPS | 27019 |
Winner: Republican by 5.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.4% |
| 55% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,744/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 268 |
| Restaurants | 188 |
| Retail Stores | 232 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |