What are the schools like in Aitkin, MN?

Aitkin is served primarily by Aitkin Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Aitkin?

The median household income in Aitkin, MN is $37,177 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Aitkin, MN?

Aitkin has an average high temperature of 18.8°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.1 inches.

Aitkin, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Aitkin, MN affordable or expensive?

Aitkin's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Aitkin is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,900 and the median rent is $676 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Aitkin, MN?

Aitkin has a violent crime rate of 46.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1349.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Aitkin, MN a Good Place to Live?

Aitkin is a small town of 2,153 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $37,177 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Aitkin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Aitkin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Aitkin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.9

Aitkin's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Aitkin costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Aitkin, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$676	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,177	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Aitkin's violent crime rate is 46.5 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.5 /100k

Property Crime

1349.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Aitkin is served primarily by Aitkin Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Aitkin, MN	National Avg
School District	Aitkin Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Aitkin sees average highs of 18.8°F in January and 79.1°F in July, with 31.9 inches of annual precipitation and 43.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Aitkin, MN
Average High — January	18.8°F
Average High — July	79.1°F
Annual Precipitation	31.9"
Annual Snowfall	43.1"

Demographics

Metric	Aitkin, MN	National Avg
Population	2,153	—
Median Age	46.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	31.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Deerwood, MN 10 mi Cuyuna, MN 10 mi Crosby, MN 12 mi Ironton, MN 15 mi Trommald, MN 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Aitkin

Aitkin, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56431

Aitkin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aitkin, MN affordable or expensive?

Aitkin's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Aitkin roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $166,900 and median rent is $676/month.

What is the crime rate in Aitkin, MN?

Aitkin's violent crime rate is 46.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1349.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Aitkin?

Public schools in Aitkin are operated by Aitkin Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Aitkin, MN a good place to live?

Aitkin, MN has a population of 2,153, a median household income of $37,177, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Aitkin?

Aitkin averages 18.8°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.9 inches with about 43.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Aitkin?

Aitkin, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56431.

What is the population of Aitkin?

The population of Aitkin, Minnesota is 2,153 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Aitkin?

Key numbers for living in Aitkin: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $166,900, median household income $37,177, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aitkin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.