Clearbrook is a small town of 689 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $48,750
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clearbrook stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Clearbrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clearbrook 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: 91.9
Clearbrook's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clearbrook costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clearbrook, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$804
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Clearbrook's violent crime rate is 124.7 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
124.7 /100k
Property Crime
102.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clearbrook is served primarily by CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clearbrook, MN
National Avg
School District
CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clearbrook sees average highs of 15.9°F in January
and 78.2°F in July,
with 26.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 51.6 inches of snow per year.
Clearbrook's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clearbrook roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,400 and median rent is $804/month.
Clearbrook's violent crime rate is 124.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 102.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clearbrook are operated by CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clearbrook, MN has a population of 689, a median household income of $48,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Clearbrook averages 15.9°F in January and 78.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.5 inches
with about 51.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clearbrook, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56634.
The population of Clearbrook, Minnesota is 689 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clearbrook: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $104,400, median household income $48,750, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clearbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
