Sauk Rapids

Sauk Rapids, Benton County, MN

Sauk Rapids in Benton County, MN is a thriving central Minnesota City along the upper Mississippi River — located an hour north of the Twin Cities and just three miles from St. Cloud. Compared to the rest of the country, Sauk Rapids's cost of living is 11.3% lower than the U.S. average. Families and retirees can find the perfect home for less when compared to nearby major metros, while enjoying room to spread out and the great outdoors. Our median home value is just $179,397 — well below the national average. Many of Sauk Rapids’ residents are college educated and work in manufacturing, education, and healthcare. Learn more about Sauk Rapids below.

Population

Total Population

14,182

Population
Growth Rate

0.41%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

29.700

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Housing & Income

Households

5,769

Total Housing Units

6,019


Owner Occupied

3,484

Renter Occupied

2,285

Vacant

250

Median Home Value

$252,652


Average Home Value

$270,515

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.94%

Income Projection

Median Household

$67,826 $79,010


Average Household

$91,387 $105,000


Per Capita

$37,217 $43,024

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Workforce

Total Businesses

384

Total Employed

5,036

Workers 16+

7,321

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

50

Employed

700

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

45

Employed

661

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

18

Employed

631

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

593

2024 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

39

Employed

439

2024 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

12

Employed

345

Some
High School

395

Graduated
High School

2,329

Associates
Degree

1,795

Bachelor's
Degree

1,614

Graduate
Degree

1,028

Average Commute Time

20 min.



Resident Commuters

2,479

Non-Resident Commuters

4,842

Drive Alone

6,081

Carpooled

500

Public

89

Work At Home

452

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11