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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,465 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,867 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,076 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,499 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,063 |
| County GDP | $2,398M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 119 |
| Retail | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,076 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.47% |
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $278,000 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $335,275 |
| Median List Price | $404,950 |
| Median List Price | $404,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $144 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 29.2% |
| Inventory | 48 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,197 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,728 |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,076 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.47% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,370/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Total Violent | 30.6/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 12.2/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 18.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,109.1/100K |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 152.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,913.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 42.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.0 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 57.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,878/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6181°N, 94.2122°W |
| County FIPS | 27009 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,878/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |