At a Glance
Median Income
$79,274
$39,050 per capita
Home Value
$277,100
Zillow: $315,224
Median Rent
$1,270/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
316/100K
3,726/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Fridley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fridley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fridley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fridley residents earn a median household income of $79,274 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,050. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,457 business establishments, including 1,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fridley is $277,100 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,224. Median rent is $1,270/month, with 29.1% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Fridley reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,726/100K. The murder rate is 3.6/100K.
Education
30.6% of adults in Fridley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fridley has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population29,944
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density2,947/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,274
Per Capita$39,050
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$277,100
Rent$1,270
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$315,224
Housing Units12,255
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent316/100K
Property3,726/100K
Murder3.6/100K
Assault180/100K
Burglary370/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation857 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Fridley was founded in 1847.
The median home in Fridley was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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