Sartell, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

Sartell is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 19,620. Residents earn $77,465 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
19,620 Population 1,878/sq mi density
$77,465 Median Income $40,867 per capita
$278,000 Home Value $335,275 Zillow
$1,197 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
31 Violent Crime/100K 2,109 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,465 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$278,000 home value, $1,197/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K (92% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,465
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $278,000
1% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 31/100K
92% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.4%
20% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,197
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.7%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Sartell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population19,620
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,878/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,465
Per Capita$40,867
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$2,398M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$278,000
Rent$1,197
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$335,275

Crime

F
Violent31/100K
Property2,109/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault18/100K
Burglary153/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,020 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+94.8%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Libraries1

Is Sartell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sartell receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Sartell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sartell is $77,465, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sartell is $278,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,197 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Sartell is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 31 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,109 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Sartell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches, including 57.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Sartell has a population of 19,620 with a density of 1,878 people per square mile. The median age is 33.6 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.4%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 2.4% Black.

Population

19,620
Total Population
1,878
People / sq mi
33.6yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
10.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Sartell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.4%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sartell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sartell is $77,465, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Sartell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,465
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,867
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$69,499

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,063
County GDP$2,398M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare119
Retail117
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,076
16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.5 min
Work from Home9.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Sartell is $278,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,197 (3% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $335,275.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,000
1% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$335,275
Median List Price$404,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$404,950
$/Sq Ft$144
Homes Sold10
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops29.2%
Inventory48

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,197
3% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,728

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,076
16% above US avg
Effective Rate1.47%
In Sartell, 34.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 19.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sartell vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.7%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure25.9%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity19.2%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate73.5%
Premature Death6,370/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access65.1%
Healthcare Facilities119
Sartell has a violent crime rate of 31 per 100,000 residents, 92% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,109 per 100,000 (8% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Sartell vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent30.6/100K
92% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape12.2/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault18.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,109.1/100K
8% above US avg
Burglary152.8/100K
Theft1,913.4/100K
Vehicle Theft42.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Sartell has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.0 inches
18% below US avg
Snowfall57.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²)
Population Density1,878/sq mi
Coordinates45.6181°N, 94.2122°W
County FIPS27009
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 35.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.4%
20% above US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score6.08
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,878/sq mi
Total Area10.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants56
Retail Stores117

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.5 min
Work from Home9.6%

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