What are the schools like in Scandia, MN?

Scandia is served primarily by Marine Area Community School. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Scandia?

The median household income in Scandia, MN is $97,159 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Scandia, MN?

Scandia has an average high temperature of 24.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Scandia, MN affordable or expensive?

Scandia's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Scandia is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $458,700 and the median rent is $899 per month.

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

Scandia has a violent crime rate of 117.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1118.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Scandia, MN a Good Place to Live?

Scandia is a small town of 3,965 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $97,159 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Scandia stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Scandia 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

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

Metric	Scandia, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$458,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$899	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,159	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Scandia's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

117.4 /100k

Property Crime

1118.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Scandia is served primarily by Marine Area Community School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Scandia, MN	National Avg
School District	Marine Area Community School	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Scandia sees average highs of 24.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation and 51.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Scandia, MN
Average High — January	24.2°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	51.6"

Demographics

Metric	Scandia, MN	National Avg
Population	3,965	—
Median Age	46.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	26.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Marine on St. Croix, MN 5 mi Forest Lake, MN 6 mi Chisago City, MN 7 mi Osceola, WI 8 mi Hugo, MN 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Scandia

Scandia, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

55073 55047

Scandia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scandia, MN affordable or expensive?

Scandia's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Scandia roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $458,700 and median rent is $899/month.

What is the crime rate in Scandia, MN?

Scandia's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1118.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Scandia?

Public schools in Scandia are operated by Marine Area Community School. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 40.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Scandia, MN a good place to live?

Scandia, MN has a population of 3,965, a median household income of $97,159, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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 Scandia?

Scandia averages 24.2°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches with about 51.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Scandia?

Scandia, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 55073, 55047.

What is the population of Scandia?

The population of Scandia, Minnesota is 3,965 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Scandia?

Key numbers for living in Scandia: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $458,700, median household income $97,159, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scandia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.