Little Falls, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Benton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,094 Population 1,131/sq mi density
$46,284 Median Income $31,509 per capita
$198,100 Home Value $281,100 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
99 Violent Crime/100K 1,882 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,284 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$198,100 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Little Falls, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,284
38% below
$31,509 per capita
Home Value
$198,100
30% below
Zillow: $281,100
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
74% below
1,882/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Little Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
70%
Rent
64%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Little Falls a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Little Falls residents earn a median household income of $46,284 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,509. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,063 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Little Falls is $198,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,100. Median rent is $740/month, with 24.1% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Little Falls reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,882/100K.

Education

22.9% of adults in Little Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Little Falls has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,094
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,131/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,284
Per Capita$31,509
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$2,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076

Housing

A
Home Value$198,100
Rent$740
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$281,100
Housing Units4,209
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent99/100K
Property1,882/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,370/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation1,121 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Little Falls was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.