Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Falcon Heights is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 5,145. Residents earn $93,233 per year, which is 24% above the national average.
Based on current data, Falcon Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Falcon Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Falcon Heights is $93,233, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Falcon Heights is $366,800, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Falcon Heights is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 90 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,857 per 100,000, near the national average.
Falcon Heights is a highly educated community — 74.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Falcon Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches, including 40.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 78.1% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.9% |
| 63% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,233 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,868 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,400 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $96,679 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,950 |
| County GDP | $37,138M |
| Restaurants | 748 |
| Healthcare | 1,340 |
| Retail | 1,196 |
| Manufacturing | 400 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,014 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |
| Census Median | $366,800 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $403,548 |
| Median List Price | $382,000 |
| Median List Price | $382,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $235 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.4% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,200 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,014 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.8% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,146/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,340 |
| Total Violent | 90.2/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 36.1/100K |
| Assault | 54.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,857.2/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 468.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,190.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 198.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.7 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 956 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9881°N, 93.1747°W |
| County FIPS | 27037 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.0% |
| 120% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,307/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,340 |
| Restaurants | 748 |
| Retail Stores | 1,196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |