What are the schools like in Redby, MN?

School district data for Redby is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Redby?

The median household income in Redby, MN is $43,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.9%.

What is the weather like in Redby, MN?

Redby has an average high temperature of 16.0°F in January and 76.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Redby, MN affordable or expensive?

Redby's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Redby is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $102,400 and the median rent is $535 per month.

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

Redby has a violent crime rate of 385.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1979.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Redby, MN a Good Place to Live?

Redby is a small town of 1,228 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $43,125 and a 15.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Redby stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Redby 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: 88.6

Redby's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Redby costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Redby, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$102,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$535	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Redby's violent crime rate is 385.7 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

385.7 /100k

Property Crime

1979.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Redby, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Redby sees average highs of 16.0°F in January and 76.6°F in July, with 22.8 inches of annual precipitation and 48.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Redby, MN
Average High — January	16.0°F
Average High — July	76.6°F
Annual Precipitation	22.8"
Annual Snowfall	48.9"

Demographics

Metric	Redby, MN	National Avg
Population	1,228	—
Median Age	27.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	2.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	44.3%	22.2%
65 and over	6.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Red Lake, MN 5 mi Little Rock, MN 9 mi Ponemah, MN 11 mi Tenstrike, MN 18 mi Blackduck, MN 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Redby

Redby, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56670

Redby vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redby, MN affordable or expensive?

Redby's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Redby roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $102,400 and median rent is $535/month.

What is the crime rate in Redby, MN?

Redby's violent crime rate is 385.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1979.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Redby?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Redby, MN a good place to live?

Redby, MN has a population of 1,228, a median household income of $43,125, and an unemployment rate of 15.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Redby?

Redby averages 16.0°F in January and 76.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.8 inches with about 48.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Redby?

Redby, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56670.

What is the population of Redby?

The population of Redby, Minnesota is 1,228 with a median age of 27.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Redby?

Key numbers for living in Redby: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $102,400, median household income $43,125, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Redby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.