What are the schools like in Isanti, MN?

Isanti is served primarily by Art and Science Academy. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Isanti?

The median household income in Isanti, MN is $76,146 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Isanti, MN?

Isanti has an average high temperature of 21.9°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Isanti, MN affordable or expensive?

Isanti's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Isanti is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $231,100 and the median rent is $1,118 per month.

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

Isanti has a violent crime rate of 79.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 490.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Isanti, MN a Good Place to Live?

Isanti is a small town of 6,850 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $76,146 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Isanti stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Isanti is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Isanti 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: 104.5

Isanti's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Isanti costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Isanti, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$231,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,118	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,146	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Isanti's violent crime rate is 79.6 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.6 /100k

Property Crime

490.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Isanti is served primarily by Art and Science Academy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Isanti, MN	National Avg
School District	Art and Science Academy	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Isanti sees average highs of 21.9°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 29.7 inches of annual precipitation and 44.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Isanti, MN
Average High — January	21.9°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	29.7"
Annual Snowfall	44.1"

Demographics

Metric	Isanti, MN	National Avg
Population	6,850	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	30.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cambridge, MN 5 mi Bethel, MN 6 mi East Bethel, MN 10 mi St. Francis, MN 10 mi Martin Lake, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Isanti

Isanti, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55040

Isanti vs Other Cities

Isanti, MN vs Cambridge, MN Isanti, MN vs Bethel, MN Isanti, MN vs East Bethel, MN Isanti, MN vs St. Francis, MN Isanti, MN vs Martin Lake, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isanti, MN affordable or expensive?

Isanti's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Isanti roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $231,100 and median rent is $1,118/month.

What is the crime rate in Isanti, MN?

Isanti's violent crime rate is 79.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 490.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Isanti?

Public schools in Isanti are operated by Art and Science Academy. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Isanti, MN a good place to live?

Isanti, MN has a population of 6,850, a median household income of $76,146, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Isanti?

Isanti averages 21.9°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.7 inches with about 44.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Isanti?

Isanti, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55040.

What is the population of Isanti?

The population of Isanti, Minnesota is 6,850 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Isanti?

Key numbers for living in Isanti: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $231,100, median household income $76,146, 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 Isanti side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.