Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Scandia is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,966. Residents earn $100,179 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Scandia receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Scandia stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Scandia is $100,179, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Scandia among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Scandia is $471,900, making it a premium housing market at 67% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $978 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Scandia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 51.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,179 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,718 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,167 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,241 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,011 |
| County GDP | $17,078M |
| Restaurants | 458 |
| Healthcare | 845 |
| Retail | 692 |
| Manufacturing | 215 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,819 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| Commute Time | 34.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
| Census Median | $471,900 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $525,629 |
| Census Median Rent | $978 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,819 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.23% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,820/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 845 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 34.9 sq mi (90.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2515°N, 92.8334°W |
| County FIPS | 27163 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Total Area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 845 |
| Restaurants | 458 |
| Retail Stores | 692 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 34.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |