Scandia, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Washington County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
3,966 Population 114/sq mi density
$100,179 Median Income $58,718 per capita
$471,900 Home Value $553,763 Zillow
$978 Median Rent 41.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,179 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$471,900 home value, $978/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Scandia, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,179
33% above
$58,718 per capita
Home Value
$471,900
67% above
Zillow: $553,763
Median Rent
$978/mo
16% below
41.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
23% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Scandia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
133%
Home Value
167%
Rent
84%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scandia a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scandia residents earn a median household income of $100,179 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,718. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,011 business establishments, including 458 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scandia is $471,900 , 67% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $553,763. Median rent is $978/month, with 41.2% 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 1979.

Education

41.3% of adults in Scandia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scandia has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population3,966
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,179
Per Capita$58,718
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$17,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,167

Housing

A
Home Value$471,900
Rent$978
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$553,763
Housing Units1,571
Rent Burden41.2%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,820/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,020 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score7.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute35 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Scandia was built in 1979.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 458 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.