Babbitt is a small town of 1,377 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $53,875
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Babbitt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Babbitt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Babbitt 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: 87.0
Babbitt's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Babbitt costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Babbitt, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$684
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Babbitt's violent crime rate is 146.0 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
146.0 /100k
Property Crime
73.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Babbitt is served primarily by ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Babbitt, MN
National Avg
School District
ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Babbitt sees average highs of 15.5°F in January
and 77.0°F in July,
with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 83.9 inches of snow per year.
Babbitt's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Babbitt roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,600 and median rent is $684/month.
Babbitt's violent crime rate is 146.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 73.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Babbitt are operated by ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Babbitt, MN has a population of 1,377, a median household income of $53,875, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Babbitt averages 15.5°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches
with about 83.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Babbitt, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 55706, 55732.
The population of Babbitt, Minnesota is 1,377 with a median age of 51.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Babbitt: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $87,600, median household income $53,875, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Babbitt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
