City profile · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023

Frazee, MN

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

1,595
Residents
$49,000
Median income
$166,800
Median home
$1,027
Median rent (state)

Frazee - the verdict

Nationally, Frazee sits in the 18th percentile for household income and the 97th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

18th
percentile, household income
33rd
percentile, home value
22nd
percentile, median rent
97th
percentile, safety
📝 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: Frazee, MN

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,595 residents in Frazee, a small town within Minnesota. Median household income here is $49,000 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 14.2%. Typical homes in Frazee are valued around $166,800, and the median resident age is 31.1 years. About 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 56.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 3 residential building permits were authorized in Frazee (Stable), up 0% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Frazee reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 153.7 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Minnesota at 98.6 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,027 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Minnesota, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Frazee report an average commute of 17.0 minutes, with 65.9% driving alone and 7.7% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 37.4 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

1,595 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$49,000 /yr

Poverty 14.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does Frazee compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 18% higher than other cities
Home value 33% pricier than other cities
Median rent 22% pricier than other cities
Safety 97% safer than other cities

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

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Minnesota alone, Frazee ranks #22 of 229 Minnesota cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

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

Minnesota-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Frazee toward the top of Minnesota's cities

Among the 785 Minnesota cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Frazee ranks #96 - the 88th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Frazee only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#678 of 775
13th percentile in Minnesota
Median Gross Rent
#431 of 785
44th percentile in Minnesota
Median Home Value
#409 of 774
47th percentile in Minnesota
Poverty Rate
#96 of 785
88th percentile in Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#689 of 784
12th 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.

18thIncome percentile
97thSafety percentile

18th percentile nationally for median household income · 97th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Frazee's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Frazee's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 63 Avg. percentile National median
Frazee's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Frazee's home value compares nationally

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

$166,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 67% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $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. Frazee $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 - Frazee, MN Frazee, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Frazee, 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 Frazee, MN median $49,000/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%
Frazee, 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 Frazee, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.4%

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

Population
1,595
Median Income
$49,000
Median Home Value
$166,800
Median Age
31.1
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
153.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
153.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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1,300 residents1,310 residents1,320 residents1,330 residents1,340 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,329 residents 1,310 residents ▼ -1.4%
Frazee's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
3
housing units authorized
Single-Family
3
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 3
2020 3
2021 1
2022 1
2023 1
2024 3

Permit volume increased 0% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.0 minutes
Drive Alone
65.9%
Carpool
16.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
9.7%
Work from Home
7.7%

Based on 636 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 Frazee sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,027/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
37.4 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

Pierz
1,581 people
St. John's University
1,615 people
Canby
1,563 people
Warren
1,637 people
Lakefield
1,652 people
Minneota
1,531 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Frazee's 1,595 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Leland Grove, IL
1,595 people
Enosburg Falls, VT
1,595 people
Manson, WA
1,595 people
Newcastle, CA
1,594 people
Walnut Grove, GA
1,594 people
De Pue, IL
1,594 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Frazee's $49,000 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

London, AR
$49,000 median income
Marvell, AR
$49,000 median income
Crawfordville, GA
$49,000 median income
Van Buren, IN
$49,000 median income
Garber, IA
$49,000 median income
Bessie, OK
$49,000 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Frazee, 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 Frazee, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 72.5% 11.2% 10.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 72.5% Black or African American 11.2% Asian 0.4% American Indian 5.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 10.6% 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 Frazee 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
Frazee (this city) 1,595 $49,000
Pierz 1,581 $55,438
St. John's University 1,615 N/A
Canby 1,563 $58,839
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Frazee, MN?

What is the population of Frazee, MN? +

The population of Frazee, MN stands at 1,595 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Frazee, MN? +

Median annual household income in Frazee runs $49,000, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Frazee? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Frazee; 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.

Is Frazee, MN safe? +

Frazee has a total crime rate of 153.7 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Frazee, MN? +

Homes in Frazee carry a median value of $166,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, 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.

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

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