At a Glance
Median Income
$61,112
$32,575 per capita
Home Value
$212,800
Zillow: $295,669
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
422/100K
2,963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
17.3% smoking rate
How St. Cloud Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Cloud's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Cloud a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Cloud residents earn a median household income of $61,112 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,575. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% 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 St. Cloud is $212,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,669. Median rent is $1,005/month, with 28.0% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
St. Cloud reports 422 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,963/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in St. Cloud hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Cloud 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
Population69,926
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,739/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,112
Per Capita$32,575
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$2,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,800
Rent$1,005
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$295,669
Housing Units29,130
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent422/100K
Property2,963/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault274/100K
Burglary255/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation1,020 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Cloud was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.