Halstad is a small town of 622 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $53,750
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Halstad stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Halstad is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Halstad 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: 92.2
Halstad's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Halstad costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Halstad, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$771
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Halstad's violent crime rate is 31.4 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
31.4 /100k
Property Crime
203.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Halstad, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Halstad sees average highs of 17.9°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 23.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Halstad's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Halstad roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,200 and median rent is $771/month.
Halstad's violent crime rate is 31.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 203.9 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.
Halstad, MN has a population of 622, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Halstad averages 17.9°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.1 inches
with about 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Halstad, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56548.
The population of Halstad, Minnesota is 622 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Halstad: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $118,200, median household income $53,750, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Halstad side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.