Elk River SnackAbility
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Crime in Elk River summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elk River. Key points include:
There were 313 total crimes in Elk River in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elk River is 1,152.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elk River is 88.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elk River is 1,063.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elk River is -45.63% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Elk River Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elk River / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 313 | 1,152.2 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 88.3 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.4 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 44.2 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 289 | 1,063.8 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 26 | 95.7 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 243 | 894.5 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 73.6 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Elk River summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elk River. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elk River is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elk River is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Elk River is $391,288.
The median income in Elk River is $108,741.
Elk River's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elk River Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elk River | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 127 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elk River, MN Weather
The average high in Elk River is 54.7° and the average low is 34.4°.
There are 56.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 31.2 inches of precipitation each year with 39.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elk River |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 31.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elk River Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elk River
The current population in Elk River is 26,793. The population has increased 19.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,793 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 26,367 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 25,936 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 25,467 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 24,894 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 24,522 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 24,211 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 23,924 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 23,743 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 23,563 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 23,346 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 23,174 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 23,011 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 22,790 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 22,514 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elk River
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Elk River is:
83.6% White with 22,412 White residents.
4.7% African American with 1,258 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 46 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 464 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 233 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 1,427 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 953 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elk River | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.6% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.7% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elk River
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Elk River is 48.6% female with 13,026 female residents.
Elk River is 51.4% male with 13,767 male residents.
| Gender | Elk River | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elk River for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Elk River completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Elk River completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Elk River completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Elk River completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Elk River completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Elk River completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Elk River completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Elk River completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Elk River completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elk River | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 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 Elk River, Minnesota
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2.7% of households in Elk River earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Elk River earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.9% of households in Elk River earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Elk River earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.9% of households in Elk River earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.4% of households in Elk River earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Elk River earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.0% of households in Elk River earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.9% of households in Elk River earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.3% of households in Elk River earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elk River | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.4% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.9% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.3% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
