At a Glance
Median Income
$109,297
$58,397 per capita
Home Value
$398,100
Zillow: $435,165
Median Rent
$1,408/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
1,433/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.9%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Stillwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stillwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stillwater a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stillwater residents earn a median household income of $109,297 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,397. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% 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 Stillwater is $398,100 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,165. Median rent is $1,408/month, with 29.8% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Stillwater reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,433/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.9% of adults in Stillwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stillwater has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population19,323
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density2,400/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,297
Per Capita$58,397
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$17,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,167
Housing
A+
Home Value$398,100
Rent$1,408
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$435,165
Housing Units8,156
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property1,433/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary144/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation863 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.9%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Stillwater was built in 1981.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% 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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