Frontenac, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
174 Population 95/sq mi density
$87,500 Median Income $41,610 per capita
$330,000 Home Value $340,889 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$330,000 home value, $1,125/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Frontenac, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,500
16% above
$41,610 per capita
Home Value
$330,000
17% above
Zillow: $340,889
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
3% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
17% above
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Frontenac Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Frontenac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
116%
Home Value
117%
Rent
97%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frontenac a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Frontenac residents earn a median household income of $87,500 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,610. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Frontenac is $330,000 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,889. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 20.0% 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 1977.

Education

39.3% of adults in Frontenac hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frontenac has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population174
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,500
Per Capita$41,610
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$330,000
Rent$1,125
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$340,889
Housing Units81
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,140/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation780 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Frontenac was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.