Faribault, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
24,458 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,662 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$233,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$560 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$880 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rice County
3
Faribault-Northfield Urban Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rice County
3
Faribault-Northfield Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 7 31
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 11 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 19, MN State House District 19A, MN
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Schools

McKinley PreK
<1 miles, E
Discovery Public School Faribault
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Lincoln Elementary
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

St Olaf College
12 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Carleton College
13 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Dakota County Technical College
32 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

District One Hospital
1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Northfield Hospital
13 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Owatonna Hospital
13 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
47 miles, SE • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
94 miles, N • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
97 miles, E • 1 star
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