What are the schools like in Glencoe, MN?

Glencoe is served primarily by GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Glencoe?

The median household income in Glencoe, MN is $67,547 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Glencoe, MN?

Glencoe has an average high temperature of 21.2°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Glencoe, MN affordable or expensive?

Glencoe's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glencoe is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $204,500 and the median rent is $851 per month.

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

Glencoe has a violent crime rate of 88.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 513.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Glencoe, MN a Good Place to Live?

Glencoe is a small town of 5,712 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $67,547 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Glencoe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Glencoe 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: 95.7

Glencoe's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glencoe costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Glencoe, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$204,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$851	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,547	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Glencoe's violent crime rate is 88.5 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

88.5 /100k

Property Crime

513.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Glencoe is served primarily by GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Glencoe, MN	National Avg
School District	GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glencoe sees average highs of 21.2°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 32.1 inches of annual precipitation and 50.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Glencoe, MN
Average High — January	21.2°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	32.1"
Annual Snowfall	50.0"

Demographics

Metric	Glencoe, MN	National Avg
Population	5,712	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Glencoe

Glencoe, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55336

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glencoe, MN affordable or expensive?

Glencoe's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Glencoe roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $204,500 and median rent is $851/month.

What is the crime rate in Glencoe, MN?

Glencoe's violent crime rate is 88.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 513.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Glencoe?

Public schools in Glencoe are operated by GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Glencoe, MN a good place to live?

Glencoe, MN has a population of 5,712, a median household income of $67,547, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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 Glencoe?

Glencoe averages 21.2°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.1 inches with about 50.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Glencoe?

Glencoe, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55336.

What is the population of Glencoe?

The population of Glencoe, Minnesota is 5,712 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glencoe?

Key numbers for living in Glencoe: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $204,500, median household income $67,547, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glencoe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.