What are the schools like in Alpha, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Alpha?

The median household income in Alpha, MN is $135,638 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Alpha, MN?

Alpha has an average high temperature of 23.6°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Alpha, MN affordable or expensive?

Alpha's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alpha is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $56,300 and the median rent is $870 per month.

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

Alpha has a violent crime rate of 60.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 223.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alpha, MN a Good Place to Live?

Alpha is a small town of 114 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $135,638 . Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Alpha stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Alpha 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: 89.5

Alpha's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alpha costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alpha, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$870	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$135,638	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Alpha's violent crime rate is 60.9 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

60.9 /100k

Property Crime

223.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Alpha, 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	54.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alpha sees average highs of 23.6°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 30.7 inches of annual precipitation and 48.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alpha, MN
Average High — January	23.6°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	30.7"
Annual Snowfall	48.5"

Demographics

Metric	Alpha, MN	National Avg
Population	114	—
Median Age	60.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	44.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	6.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Alpha

Alpha, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56111

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpha, MN affordable or expensive?

Alpha's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alpha roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $56,300 and median rent is $870/month.

What is the crime rate in Alpha, MN?

Alpha's violent crime rate is 60.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 223.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alpha?

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

Is Alpha, MN a good place to live?

Alpha, MN has a population of 114, a median household income of $135,638, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Alpha?

Alpha averages 23.6°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.7 inches with about 48.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alpha?

Alpha, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56111.

What is the population of Alpha?

The population of Alpha, Minnesota is 114 with a median age of 60.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alpha?

Key numbers for living in Alpha: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $56,300, median household income $135,638, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alpha side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.