Dexter is a small town of 324 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $84,375
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dexter stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dexter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dexter 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: 93.9
Dexter's overall cost of living index is 93.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dexter costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dexter, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$810
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dexter's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.2 /100k
Property Crime
1293.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Dexter, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dexter sees average highs of 20.9°F in January
and 79.3°F in July,
with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.6 inches of snow per year.
Dexter's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dexter roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,700 and median rent is $810/month.
Dexter's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1293.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Dexter, MN has a population of 324, a median household income of $84,375, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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.
Dexter averages 20.9°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches
with about 50.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dexter, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55926.
The population of Dexter, Minnesota is 324 with a median age of 45.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dexter: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $151,700, median household income $84,375, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dexter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
