At a Glance
Median Income
$93,233
$50,868 per capita
Home Value
$366,800
Zillow: $403,548
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
1,857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.0%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Falcon Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Falcon Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Falcon Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Falcon Heights residents earn a median household income of $93,233 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,868. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,950 business establishments, including 748 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Falcon Heights is $366,800 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,548. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 30.8% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Falcon Heights reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,857/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
74.0% of adults in Falcon Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Falcon Heights has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population5,145
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density2,307/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,233
Per Capita$50,868
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
A
Home Value$366,800
Rent$1,200
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$403,548
Housing Units2,155
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent90/100K
Property1,857/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary469/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,146/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation956 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.0%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+40.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Falcon Heights was built in 1958.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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