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Falcon Heights, MN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Falcon Heights - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,145
Residents
$93,233
Median income
$366,800
Median home
$1,709
Median rent (state)

Falcon Heights - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Falcon Heights lands in the 73rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

73rd
percentile, household income
74th
percentile, home value
68th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Falcon Heights, MN

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 5,145 residents in Falcon Heights, a small town within Minnesota. Falcon Heights households earn a median of $93,233 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 4.4%. Typical homes in Falcon Heights are valued around $366,800, and the median resident age is 35.8 years. 74.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 65.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Falcon Heights (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data.

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Minnesota scores 98.6 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,709 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Minnesota, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 94.6 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

5,145 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$93,233 /yr

Poverty 4.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does Falcon Heights compare to other US cities?

Where Falcon Heights sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 73% higher than other cities
Home value 74% pricier than other cities
Median rent 68% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Falcon Heights against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Minnesota only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Minnesota-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Falcon Heights's strongest outlier among Minnesota cities

Among the 784 Minnesota cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Falcon Heights ranks #7 - the 99th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Falcon Heights only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#158 of 775
80th percentile in Minnesota
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 785
77th percentile in Minnesota
Median Home Value
#78 of 774
90th percentile in Minnesota
Poverty Rate
#461 of 785
41st percentile in Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#7 of 784
99th percentile in Minnesota

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Minnesota only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

73rdIncome percentile

73rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Falcon Heights's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$366,800 26th percentile more affordable than 26% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Falcon Heights $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Falcon Heights, MN Falcon Heights, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Falcon Heights, MN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Falcon Heights, MN median $93,233/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Falcon Heights, MN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Falcon Heights, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 74.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,145
Median Income
$93,233
Median Home Value
$366,800
Median Age
35.8
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
74.0%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,800 residents5,000 residents5,200 residents5,400 residents5,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,375 residents 5,071 residents ▼ -5.7%
Falcon Heights's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 67
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
46.9%
Carpool
5.0%
Public Transit
8.4%
Walk
7.7%
Work from Home
26.4%
Other
5.6%

Based on 2,735 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Minnesota - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$95
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Minnesota state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Minnesota state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Falcon Heights sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,709/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
94.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

North Oaks
5,175 people
Morris
5,092 people
Redwood Falls
5,075 people
La Crescent
5,266 people
Lake City
5,021 people
Princeton
4,988 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Falcon Heights's 5,145 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Coal City, IL
5,145 people
Alexandria, IN
5,145 people
Waipio Acres, HI
5,146 people
Manchester, IA
5,144 people
Buckhannon, WV
5,144 people
Mechanicville, NY
5,143 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Falcon Heights's $93,233 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Rheems, PA
$93,229 median income
Muenster, TX
$93,224 median income
Village Green-Green Ridge, PA
$93,223 median income
Pineland, FL
$93,250 median income
Grafton, IL
$93,250 median income
Thiensville, WI
$93,208 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Falcon Heights, MN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Falcon Heights, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 74.8% 6.7% 12.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.3% White 74.8% Black or African American 6.7% Asian 12.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 1.3% Two or more races 4.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Falcon Heights compares to nearby Minnesota cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Falcon Heights (this city) 5,145 $93,233
North Oaks 5,175 $235,858
Morris 5,092 $63,807
Redwood Falls 5,075 $61,947
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Falcon Heights, MN?

What is the population of Falcon Heights, MN? +

Falcon Heights, MN has a population of 5,145 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Falcon Heights, MN? +

In Falcon Heights, the typical household earns $93,233 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Falcon Heights? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Falcon Heights; the closest available measure is the Minnesota state average, a cost of living index of 98.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Minnesota vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Falcon Heights, MN? +

The median home value in Falcon Heights is $366,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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