What are the schools like in Aldrich, MN?

School district data for Aldrich is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Aldrich?

The median household income in Aldrich, MN is $51,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Aldrich, MN?

Aldrich has an average high temperature of 17.8°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Aldrich, MN affordable or expensive?

Aldrich's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Aldrich is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,300 and the median rent is $725 per month.

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

Aldrich has a violent crime rate of 65.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 840.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Aldrich, MN a Good Place to Live?

Aldrich is a small town of 38 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $51,250 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Aldrich stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Aldrich 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: 91.2

Aldrich's overall cost of living index is 91.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Aldrich costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Aldrich, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Aldrich's violent crime rate is 65.8 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.8 /100k

Property Crime

840.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Aldrich, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Aldrich sees average highs of 17.8°F in January and 78.0°F in July, with 29.3 inches of annual precipitation and 50.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Aldrich, MN
Average High — January	17.8°F
Average High — July	78.0°F
Annual Precipitation	29.3"
Annual Snowfall	50.8"

Demographics

Metric	Aldrich, MN	National Avg
Population	38	—
Median Age	55.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.9%	22.2%
65 and over	28.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Aldrich

Aldrich, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56434

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aldrich, MN affordable or expensive?

Aldrich's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Aldrich roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,300 and median rent is $725/month.

What is the crime rate in Aldrich, MN?

Aldrich's violent crime rate is 65.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 840.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Aldrich?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Aldrich, MN a good place to live?

Aldrich, MN has a population of 38, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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 Aldrich?

Aldrich averages 17.8°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.3 inches with about 50.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Aldrich?

Aldrich, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56434.

What is the population of Aldrich?

The population of Aldrich, Minnesota is 38 with a median age of 55.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Aldrich?

Key numbers for living in Aldrich: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $106,300, median household income $51,250, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aldrich side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.