What are the schools like in Becker, MN?

Becker is served primarily by BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Becker?

The median household income in Becker, MN is $87,432 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Becker, MN?

Becker has an average high temperature of 22.1°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Becker, MN affordable or expensive?

Becker's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Becker is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $234,100 and the median rent is $846 per month.

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

Becker has a violent crime rate of 77.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 311.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Becker, MN a Good Place to Live?

Becker is a small town of 4,897 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $87,432 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Becker stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Becker is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Becker 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

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

Metric	Becker, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$234,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$846	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,432	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Becker's violent crime rate is 77.9 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

77.9 /100k

Property Crime

311.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Becker is served primarily by BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Becker, MN	National Avg
School District	BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Becker sees average highs of 22.1°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 31.0 inches of annual precipitation and 49.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Becker, MN
Average High — January	22.1°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	31.0"
Annual Snowfall	49.4"

Demographics

Metric	Becker, MN	National Avg
Population	4,897	—
Median Age	33.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.2%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Becker

Becker, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55308

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Becker, MN affordable or expensive?

Becker's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Becker roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $234,100 and median rent is $846/month.

What is the crime rate in Becker, MN?

Becker's violent crime rate is 77.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 311.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Becker?

Public schools in Becker are operated by BECKER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Becker, MN a good place to live?

Becker, MN has a population of 4,897, a median household income of $87,432, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Becker?

Becker averages 22.1°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.0 inches with about 49.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Becker?

Becker, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55308.

What is the population of Becker?

The population of Becker, Minnesota is 4,897 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Becker?

Key numbers for living in Becker: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $234,100, median household income $87,432, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Becker side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.