Randall is a small town of 635 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $50,000
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Randall stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Randall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Randall 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: 91.1
Randall's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Randall costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Randall, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$157,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$558
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Randall's violent crime rate is 110.8 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
110.8 /100k
Property Crime
1398.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Randall is served primarily by Little Falls Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Randall, MN
National Avg
School District
Little Falls Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Randall sees average highs of 23.9°F in January
and 84.7°F in July,
with 27.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.8 inches of snow per year.
Randall's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Randall roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $157,100 and median rent is $558/month.
Randall's violent crime rate is 110.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1398.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Randall are operated by Little Falls Community Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Randall, MN has a population of 635, a median household income of $50,000, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
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.
Randall averages 23.9°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.2 inches
with about 52.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Randall, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56475.
The population of Randall, Minnesota is 635 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Randall: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $157,100, median household income $50,000, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Randall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
