What are the schools like in Center City, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Center City?

The median household income in Center City, MN is $87,656 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.1%.

What is the weather like in Center City, MN?

Center City has an average high temperature of 24.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Center City, MN affordable or expensive?

Center City's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Center City is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $315,800 and the median rent is $1,172 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Center City, MN?

Center City has a violent crime rate of 83.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 459.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Center City, MN a Good Place to Live?

Center City is a small town of 624 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $87,656 and a 9.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Center City's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Center City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Center City 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

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

Metric	Center City, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$315,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,172	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,656	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Center City's violent crime rate is 83.1 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.1 /100k

Property Crime

459.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Center City, 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	26.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Center City sees average highs of 24.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation and 51.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Center City, MN
Average High — January	24.2°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	51.6"

Demographics

Metric	Center City, MN	National Avg
Population	624	—
Median Age	48.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lindstrom, MN 2 mi Shafer, MN 3 mi Chisago City, MN 6 mi Taylors Falls, MN 7 mi Osceola, WI 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Center City

Center City, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55012

Center City vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Center City, MN affordable or expensive?

Center City's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Center City roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $315,800 and median rent is $1,172/month.

What is the crime rate in Center City, MN?

Center City's violent crime rate is 83.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 459.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Center City?

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

Is Center City, MN a good place to live?

Center City, MN has a population of 624, a median household income of $87,656, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%. 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 Center City?

Center City averages 24.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches with about 51.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Center City?

Center City, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55012.

What is the population of Center City?

The population of Center City, Minnesota is 624 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Center City?

Key numbers for living in Center City: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $315,800, median household income $87,656, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Center City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.