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Fosston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clearwater County County
Fosston, MN
At a Glance
How Fosston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fosston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fosston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fosston residents earn a median household income of $50,694 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,531. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fosston is $126,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,844. Median rent is $846/month, with 25.5% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Fosston reports 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,455/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Fosston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fosston has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.