At a Glance
Median Income
$77,465
$40,867 per capita
Home Value
$278,000
Zillow: $336,145
Median Rent
$1,197/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
1,250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
12.2% smoking rate
How Sartell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sartell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sartell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sartell residents earn a median household income of $77,465 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,867. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% 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 Sartell is $278,000 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,145. Median rent is $1,197/month, with 30.0% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Sartell reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,250/100K.
Education
40.4% of adults in Sartell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sartell has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population19,620
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,878/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,465
Per Capita$40,867
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$2,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,000
Rent$1,197
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$336,145
Housing Units7,657
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent71/100K
Property1,250/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation1,020 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Sartell was founded in 1907.
The median home in Sartell was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.