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St. Rosa, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

St. Rosa is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 52. Residents earn $69,375 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
52 Population 141/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $44,581 per capita
$170,500 Home Value
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,500 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,375
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $170,500
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How St. Rosa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population52
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans36.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$44,581
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,618M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units24
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,248 ft (380 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband27.0%
Libraries10

Is St. Rosa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Rosa receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. St. Rosa stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Rosa is $69,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Rosa is $170,500, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

St. Rosa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches, including 39.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

St. Rosa has a population of 52 with a density of 141 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

52
Total Population
141
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.5%
Female 36.5%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Rosa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Rosa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Rosa is $69,375, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: St. Rosa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,375
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,581
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
IRS Avg AGI$79,564

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,733
County GDP$12,618M

Business (County)

Restaurants391
Healthcare529
Retail642
Manufacturing231

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,101
46% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.5 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Rosa is $170,500, 40% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,500
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%
Housing Units24
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,101
46% above US avg
Effective Rate2.99%
St. Rosa has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.1 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.1 inches
23% below US avg
Snowfall39.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,248 ft (380 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates45.7268°N, 94.7137°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27145
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.8-point margin. 27.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 26.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
42% below US avg
High School+88.9%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
School Test Score6.08
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density141/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities529
Restaurants391
Retail Stores642

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.5 min
Drive Alone85.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

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