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St. Cloud, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Benton County County
St. Cloud, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is St. Cloud a Good Place to Live?
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 4.4% (22% 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 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,576/100K. 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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.