What are the schools like in Belgrade, MN?

Belgrade is served primarily by BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSA SCHOOL DIST. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Belgrade?

The median household income in Belgrade, MN is $48,571 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Belgrade, MN?

Belgrade has an average high temperature of 20.3°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Belgrade, MN affordable or expensive?

Belgrade's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belgrade is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $128,900 and the median rent is $675 per month.

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

Belgrade has a violent crime rate of 233.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1831.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belgrade, MN a Good Place to Live?

Belgrade is a small town of 846 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $48,571 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Belgrade stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Belgrade 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: 89.3

Belgrade's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belgrade costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belgrade, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$128,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$675	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,571	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Belgrade's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

233.4 /100k

Property Crime

1831.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Belgrade is served primarily by BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSA SCHOOL DIST. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Belgrade, MN	National Avg
School District	BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSA SCHOOL DIST	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belgrade sees average highs of 20.3°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 29.7 inches of annual precipitation and 50.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belgrade, MN
Average High — January	20.3°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	29.7"
Annual Snowfall	50.2"

Demographics

Metric	Belgrade, MN	National Avg
Population	846	—
Median Age	32.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brooten, MN 7 mi Elrosa, MN 8 mi Regal, MN 8 mi Spring Hill, MN 10 mi Lake Henry, MN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Belgrade

Belgrade, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56312

Belgrade vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belgrade, MN affordable or expensive?

Belgrade's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belgrade roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $128,900 and median rent is $675/month.

What is the crime rate in Belgrade, MN?

Belgrade's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1831.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belgrade?

Public schools in Belgrade are operated by BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSA SCHOOL DIST. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Belgrade, MN a good place to live?

Belgrade, MN has a population of 846, a median household income of $48,571, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 Belgrade?

Belgrade averages 20.3°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.7 inches with about 50.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belgrade?

Belgrade, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56312.

What is the population of Belgrade?

The population of Belgrade, Minnesota is 846 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belgrade?

Key numbers for living in Belgrade: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $128,900, median household income $48,571, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belgrade side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.