Fridley, Minnesota
Among the top 5% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 10% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 60% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 65% of US places
- top 6% for air quality
- top 7% for airport distance
- bottom 2% for property crime
Fridley is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 30,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include air quality, airport distance, and walkability. It rates lower on sunny days and property crime.
Official websiteci.fridley.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in0.7 in
humid 78%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$77k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 24% of US places
Home Value$257k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 25% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.08%better than 45% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.19%better than 14% of US places
Unemployment5.9%better than 32% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.7 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.4 inbetter than 21% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.4better than 73% of US places
Air Quality25 AQIbetter than 94% of US places
School Quality73.8better than 70% of US places
Violent Crime1013/100kbetter than 35% of US places
Property Crime4158/100kbetter than 2% of US places
Community
Population29,73195th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.721st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5790th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9953rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)57.0%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)19.7%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.9%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.6%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.8%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 62% of US places
Walkability12.3/20better than 93% of US places
Airport Distance14 mibetter than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.6%better than 82% of US places
Amenities Nearby142.28better than 62% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 31% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fridley an affordable place to live?
- Fridley is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 24% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fridley?
- The median home value in Fridley is $257k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fridley?
- Median household income in Fridley is $77k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fridley?
- Median gross rent in Fridley is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fridley safe?
- Fridley is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1013/100k (better than 35%). Property crime is 4158/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fridley?
- Fridley averages 73°F in July and 16°F in January, with 30.7 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fridley?
- Public-school quality in Fridley is above average, scoring better than 70% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fridley?
- The average one-way commute in Fridley is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)