Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Stillwater is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 19,323. Residents earn $109,297 per year, which is 45% above the national average.
Based on current data, Stillwater receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Stillwater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stillwater is $109,297, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Stillwater among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Stillwater is $398,100, 41% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,408 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Stillwater is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 43 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,433 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.
Stillwater is a highly educated community — 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Stillwater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $109,297 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,397 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,167 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,241 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,011 |
| County GDP | $17,078M |
| Restaurants | 458 |
| Healthcare | 845 |
| Retail | 692 |
| Manufacturing | 215 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,819 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.46% |
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |
| Census Median | $398,100 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $435,165 |
| Median List Price | $349,900 |
| Median List Price | $349,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $178 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 18.5% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,408 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,510 |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,819 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.46% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,820/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 845 |
| Total Violent | 42.6/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 5.3/100K |
| Robbery | 10.7/100K |
| Assault | 26.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,433.1/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 143.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,214.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 74.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.2 inches |
| 13% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0586°N, 92.8304°W |
| County FIPS | 27163 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.9% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,400/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 845 |
| Restaurants | 458 |
| Retail Stores | 692 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |