What are the schools like in Nerstrand, MN?

Nerstrand is served primarily by NERSTRAND CHARTER SCHOOL. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Nerstrand?

The median household income in Nerstrand, MN is $67,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Nerstrand, MN?

Nerstrand has an average high temperature of 23.2°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.3 inches.

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

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

Nerstrand has a violent crime rate of 189.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1057.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nerstrand, MN a Good Place to Live?

Nerstrand is a small town of 217 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $67,500 and a 0.8% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Nerstrand stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Nerstrand city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Nerstrand metro area.

Metric	Nerstrand, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$174,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Nerstrand's violent crime rate is 189.6 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

189.6 /100k

Property Crime

1057.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Nerstrand is served primarily by NERSTRAND CHARTER SCHOOL. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Nerstrand, MN	National Avg
School District	NERSTRAND CHARTER SCHOOL	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nerstrand sees average highs of 23.2°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation and 43.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nerstrand, MN
Average High — January	23.2°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.5"
Annual Snowfall	43.3"

Demographics

Metric	Nerstrand, MN	National Avg
Population	217	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Nerstrand

Nerstrand, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55053

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nerstrand, MN affordable or expensive?

Nerstrand has a median home value of $174,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $67,500.

What is the crime rate in Nerstrand, MN?

Nerstrand's violent crime rate is 189.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1057.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nerstrand?

Public schools in Nerstrand are operated by NERSTRAND CHARTER SCHOOL. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Nerstrand, MN a good place to live?

Nerstrand, MN has a population of 217, a median household income of $67,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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 Nerstrand?

Nerstrand averages 23.2°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches with about 43.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Nerstrand?

Nerstrand, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55053.

What is the population of Nerstrand?

The population of Nerstrand, Minnesota is 217 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nerstrand?

Key numbers for living in Nerstrand: median home $174,500, median household income $67,500, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nerstrand side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.