What are the schools like in Elizabeth, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Elizabeth?

The median household income in Elizabeth, MN is $64,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Elizabeth, MN?

Elizabeth has an average high temperature of 18.4°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Elizabeth, MN affordable or expensive?

Elizabeth's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elizabeth is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $121,900 and the median rent is $1,313 per month.

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

Elizabeth has a violent crime rate of 81.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 754.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elizabeth, MN a Good Place to Live?

Elizabeth is a small town of 136 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $64,583 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Elizabeth 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: 96.6

Elizabeth's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elizabeth costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Elizabeth, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$121,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,313	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Elizabeth's violent crime rate is 81.7 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.7 /100k

Property Crime

754.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Elizabeth, 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	7.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elizabeth sees average highs of 18.4°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 26.9 inches of annual precipitation and 49.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elizabeth, MN
Average High — January	18.4°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	26.9"
Annual Snowfall	49.6"

Demographics

Metric	Elizabeth, MN	National Avg
Population	136	—
Median Age	32.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fergus Falls, MN 7 mi Erhard, MN 7 mi Rothsay, MN 10 mi Foxhome, MN 11 mi Pelican Rapids, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Elizabeth

Elizabeth, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56533

Elizabeth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elizabeth, MN affordable or expensive?

Elizabeth's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Elizabeth roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $121,900 and median rent is $1,313/month.

What is the crime rate in Elizabeth, MN?

Elizabeth's violent crime rate is 81.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 754.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elizabeth?

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

Is Elizabeth, MN a good place to live?

Elizabeth, MN has a population of 136, a median household income of $64,583, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Elizabeth?

Elizabeth averages 18.4°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.9 inches with about 49.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elizabeth?

Elizabeth, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56533.

What is the population of Elizabeth?

The population of Elizabeth, Minnesota is 136 with a median age of 32.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elizabeth?

Key numbers for living in Elizabeth: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $121,900, median household income $64,583, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elizabeth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.