What are the schools like in Starbuck, MN?

Starbuck is served primarily by GLACIAL HILLS ELEMENTARY. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.

What is the median household income in Starbuck?

The median household income in Starbuck, MN is $57,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Starbuck, MN?

Starbuck has an average high temperature of 22.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Starbuck, MN affordable or expensive?

Starbuck's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Starbuck is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $139,500 and the median rent is $847 per month.

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

Starbuck has a violent crime rate of 62.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 373.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Starbuck, MN a Good Place to Live?

Starbuck is a small town of 1,269 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $57,167 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Starbuck stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Starbuck 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: 93.8

Starbuck's overall cost of living index is 93.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Starbuck costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Starbuck, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$139,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$847	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Starbuck's violent crime rate is 62.2 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.2 /100k

Property Crime

373.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Starbuck is served primarily by GLACIAL HILLS ELEMENTARY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Starbuck, MN	National Avg
School District	GLACIAL HILLS ELEMENTARY	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Starbuck sees average highs of 22.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation and 46.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Starbuck, MN
Average High — January	22.6°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	26.4"
Annual Snowfall	46.3"

Demographics

Metric	Starbuck, MN	National Avg
Population	1,269	—
Median Age	48.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	27.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Starbuck

Starbuck, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56381

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Starbuck, MN affordable or expensive?

Starbuck's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Starbuck roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $139,500 and median rent is $847/month.

What is the crime rate in Starbuck, MN?

Starbuck's violent crime rate is 62.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 373.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Starbuck?

Public schools in Starbuck are operated by GLACIAL HILLS ELEMENTARY. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Starbuck, MN a good place to live?

Starbuck, MN has a population of 1,269, a median household income of $57,167, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Starbuck?

Starbuck averages 22.6°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches with about 46.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Starbuck?

Starbuck, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56381.

What is the population of Starbuck?

The population of Starbuck, Minnesota is 1,269 with a median age of 48.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Starbuck?

Key numbers for living in Starbuck: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $139,500, median household income $57,167, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Starbuck side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.