Crystal, MN Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs 8/10

Housing 8/10

Affordability 7/10

Diversity 8.5/10

Safety 6/10

Amenities 9/10

Education 8.5/10

Commute 8/10

Crystal, MN Crime Report

Crime in Crystal summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Crystal. Key points include:

There were 527 total crimes in Crystal in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Crystal is 2,418.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Crystal is 325.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Crystal is 2,092.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Crystal is 14.11% above the national average.

527
Total Crimes

14.11%
Above National Average

Crystal

Crime In Crystal Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Crystal / 100k People	Minnesota / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	527	2,418.3	1,862.9	2,119.2
Violent Crime	71	325.8	256.6	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	2.9	5.0
Robbery	14	64.2	48.9	61.0
Aggravated Assault	43	197.3	168.0	256.0
Property Crime	456	2,092.5	1,606.3	1,760.0
Burglary	38	174.4	184.7	229.0
Larceny	367	1,684.1	1,208.5	1,272.0
Car Theft	51	234.0	213.1	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Crystal summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Crystal. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:

The cost of living in Crystal is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Crystal is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Crystal is $318,582.
The median income in Crystal is $92,513.

103
Crystal's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Crystal Comparison Table

Living Expense	Crystal	Minnesota	National Average
Overall	103	101	100
Services	102	101	100
Groceries	102	99	100
Health	114	99	100
Housing	100	101	100
Transportation	106	103	100
Utilities	102	101	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Crystal, MN Weather

The average high in Crystal is 55.0° and the average low is 36.4°.
There are 62.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.0 inches of precipitation each year with 52.0 inches of snow.

Stat	Crystal
Average Annual High	55.0
Average Annual Low	36.4
Annual Precipitation Days	62.3
Average Annual Precipitation	32.0
Average Annual Snowfall	52.0

55.0°
Average High

62.3
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Rankings & Articles For Crystal

Rankings

Ranks #47 in Most Dangerous Cities In Minnesota

Rankings

Ranks #73 in Best Places To Live In Minnesota

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Ranks #78 in Safest Places In Minnesota

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Crystal Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Crystal

The current population in Crystal is 22,476. The population has increased 1.9% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	22,476	-0.9%
2023	22,685	-1.2%
2022	22,954	-0.8%
2021	23,143	0.9%
2020	22,937	-0.2%
2019	22,975	0.2%
2018	22,934	0.1%
2017	22,910	0.6%
2016	22,777	0.8%
2015	22,607	0.7%
2014	22,459	0.4%
2013	22,361	0.5%
2012	22,242	0.4%
2011	22,154	0.4%
2010	22,059	-

Race / Ethnicity in Crystal

White 64.1% (14,397)

African American 13.6% (3,065)

American Indian 0.2% (38)

Asian 3.5% (785)

Hawaiian 0.0% (0)

Other 1.1% (248)

Two Or More 6.2% (1,401)

Hispanic 11.3% (2,542)

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Crystal is:

64.1% White with 14,397 White residents.
13.6% African American with 3,065 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 38 American Indian residents.
3.5% Asian with 785 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 248 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 1,401 Two Or More residents.
11.3% Hispanic with 2,542 Hispanic residents.

Race	Crystal	MN	USA
White	64.1%	75.9%	57.4%
African American	13.6%	6.9%	11.9%
American Indian	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Asian	3.5%	5.1%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Two Or More	6.2%	4.5%	4.3%
Hispanic	11.3%	6.4%	19.3%

Gender in Crystal

Female 50.5% (11,349)

Male 49.5% (11,127)

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Crystal is 50.5% female with 11,349 female residents.
Crystal is 49.5% male with 11,127 male residents.

Gender	Crystal	MN	USA
Female	50.5%	49.9%	50.5%
Male	49.5%	50.1%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Crystal for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (899)

9-12th Grade 4.0% (899)

High School / GED 24.0% (5,394)

Some College 20.0% (4,495)

Associate's Degree 12.0% (2,697)

Bachelor's Degree 27.0% (6,068)

Master's Degree 7.0% (1,573)

Professional Degree 1.0% (224)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (224)

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4.0% of adults in Crystal completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Crystal completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Crystal completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Crystal completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Crystal completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Crystal completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Crystal completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Crystal completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Crystal completed doctorate degree.

Education	Crystal	MN	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	3.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	3.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	24.0%	23.0%	26.0%
Some College	20.0%	19.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	12.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	27.0%	26.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	10.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Crystal, Minnesota

Less than $10,000 2.4% (54,373)

$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% (49,009)

$15,000 to $24,999 5.9% (132,642)

$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% (135,080)

$35,000 to $49,999 7.0% (157,268)

$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% (353,061)

$75,000 to $99,999 15.7% (351,842)

$100,000 to $149,999 25.2% (566,166)

$150,000 to $199,999 11.1% (249,191)

$200,000 or more 8.9% (198,963)

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2.4% of households in Crystal earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Crystal earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.9% of households in Crystal earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Crystal earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.0% of households in Crystal earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in Crystal earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.7% of households in Crystal earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.2% of households in Crystal earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.1% of households in Crystal earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.9% of households in Crystal earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Crystal	MN	USA
Less than $10,000	2.4%	3.8%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.2%	2.7%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.9%	5.2%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.0%	5.6%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	7.0%	9.3%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.7%	15.6%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.7%	13.2%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	25.2%	19.6%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	11.1%	11.2%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	8.9%	13.8%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

Crystal, MN
Demographics And Statistics

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