What are the schools like in Randolph, MN?

Randolph is served primarily by RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Randolph?

The median household income in Randolph, MN is $89,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Randolph, MN?

Randolph has an average high temperature of 22.9°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Randolph, MN affordable or expensive?

Randolph's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Randolph is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $260,100 and the median rent is $1,587 per month.

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

Randolph has a violent crime rate of 153.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1416.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Randolph, MN a Good Place to Live?

Randolph is a small town of 484 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $89,375 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Randolph stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Randolph is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Randolph 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

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

Metric	Randolph, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$260,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,587	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Randolph's violent crime rate is 153.8 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

153.8 /100k

Property Crime

1416.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Randolph is served primarily by RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Randolph, MN	National Avg
School District	RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Randolph sees average highs of 22.9°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 32.3 inches of annual precipitation and 41.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Randolph, MN
Average High — January	22.9°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	32.3"
Annual Snowfall	41.0"

Demographics

Metric	Randolph, MN	National Avg
Population	484	—
Median Age	39.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Randolph

Randolph, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55065

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randolph, MN affordable or expensive?

Randolph's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Randolph roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $260,100 and median rent is $1,587/month.

What is the crime rate in Randolph, MN?

Randolph's violent crime rate is 153.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1416.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Randolph?

Public schools in Randolph are operated by RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Randolph, MN a good place to live?

Randolph, MN has a population of 484, a median household income of $89,375, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Randolph?

Randolph averages 22.9°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.3 inches with about 41.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Randolph?

Randolph, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55065.

What is the population of Randolph?

The population of Randolph, Minnesota is 484 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Randolph?

Key numbers for living in Randolph: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $260,100, median household income $89,375, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Randolph side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.