What are the schools like in Bayport, MN?

Bayport is served primarily by MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 9 high schools.

What is the median household income in Bayport?

The median household income in Bayport, MN is $105,114 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Bayport, MN?

Bayport has an average high temperature of 26.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Bayport, MN affordable or expensive?

Bayport's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bayport is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $351,500 and the median rent is $1,610 per month.

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

Bayport has a violent crime rate of 26.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 404.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bayport, MN a Good Place to Live?

Bayport is a small town of 3,902 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $105,114 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Bayport stands out for lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Bayport 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: 104.5

Bayport's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bayport costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bayport, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$351,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,610	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,114	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bayport's violent crime rate is 26.9 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

26.9 /100k

Property Crime

404.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bayport is served primarily by MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

Metric	Bayport, MN	National Avg
School District	MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bayport sees average highs of 26.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation and 49.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bayport, MN
Average High — January	26.7°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	49.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bayport, MN	National Avg
Population	3,902	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	15.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Hudson, WI 2 mi Oak Park Heights, MN 2 mi Houlton, WI 4 mi Stillwater, MN 4 mi Hudson, WI 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Bayport

Bayport, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55003

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bayport, MN affordable or expensive?

Bayport's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bayport roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $351,500 and median rent is $1,610/month.

What is the crime rate in Bayport, MN?

Bayport's violent crime rate is 26.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bayport?

Public schools in Bayport are operated by MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 9 high schools. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bayport, MN a good place to live?

Bayport, MN has a population of 3,902, a median household income of $105,114, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Bayport?

Bayport averages 26.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches with about 49.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bayport?

Bayport, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55003.

What is the population of Bayport?

The population of Bayport, Minnesota is 3,902 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bayport?

Key numbers for living in Bayport: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $351,500, median household income $105,114, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bayport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.