At a Glance
Median Income
$100,179
$58,718 per capita
Home Value
$471,900
Zillow: $525,629
Median Rent
$978/mo
41.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
2,656/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scandia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 0.5% (86% 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 $525,629. 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.
Safety & Crime
Scandia reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,656/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,966
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,179
Per Capita$58,718
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$17,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,167
Housing
A
Home Value$471,900
Rent$978
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$525,629
Housing Units1,571
Rent Burden41.2%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property2,656/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 458 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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