Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Elk River Theater
Cinema
Sherburne County Fairgrounds
Attraction
Food and Drink (15) F
Culver's
Fast Food
Northbound Liquor
Alcohol
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Amore Ice Cream Shoppe
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Cherry Berry
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Two Brothers Hockey
Gym
Groceries (5) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Coborn's
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Diamond City Bread
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Coborn's
Grocery Store
Target Grocery
Grocery Store
Parks (30) F
Ridgewood East Park
Park
Deerfield Hill Park
Park
Woodland Trails Park
Park
Lion John Weicht Park
Park
Rivers Edge Commons Park
Park
Orono Park
Park
Dave Anderson Athletic Complex
Park
Windsor Park
Park
Fresno Park
Park
Oak Savanna Park
Park
Hillside Park
Park
Alba Ridge Park
Park
Mississippi Oaks Park
Park
Otsego County Park
Park
Riverplace Park
Park
Burr Oak Park
Park
Harris Island Park
Park
Country Crossing Park
Park
Camp Cozy Park
Park
West Oakes Park
Park
Shops (15) F
Menards
Home Improvement
Shell
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
KT Nails
Beauty
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Aveda
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Target Optical
Optician
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Elk River.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Elk River
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Elk River is 105/100 - which is 6% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Elk River crime rates are 1,806 per 100k, which is 20% lower than Minnesota
Property Crime
1,704 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
102 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Elk River is $87,755 - which is 39% higher than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$87,755 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Elk River Fire Department Station One
Fire Station
Fairview Clinic & Pharmacy
Clinic
Metro Dentalcare
Dentist
Park Dental Elk River
Dentist
Elk River Fire Department Station Two
Fire Station
Elk River Police Department
Police
Sherburne County Sheriffs Office
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Target Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Elk River home prices are $243,500 - which is 27% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$243,500 A
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools A

The Elk River graduation rate is 93% - which is 4% higher than Minnesota
School Test Scores
62% C-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (18) F
Solid Rock Christian Academy
Three Rivers Montessori School
Salk Middle School
Meadowvale Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Parker Elementary
Ivan Sand Community School-Middle
Isd 728 Focus/Journey
Vandenberge Middle School
Ivan Sand Transition Program
Fairview Program
Elk River Middle School Alc
Discovery Montessori Academy
St Andrew Catholic School
Elk River District Shared Time Prog
Twin Lakes Elementary
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Spectrum Middle School
St John Lutheran School
High Schools (11) B-
Solid Rock Christian Academy
Online 728
C.O.M.P.A.S.S.
Elk River Senior High
Isd 728 Focus/Journey
Fairview Program
Ivan Sand Community School Summer
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
Ivan Sand Community High School
Ivan Sand Community School- Is
Spectrum High School
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ratings A+

Elk River has an overall rating of 89% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Elk River, MN Area Guide

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Elk River Area Facts

  • Elk River has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Elk River crime rates are 20% lower than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Elk River is 6% higher than the Minnesota average

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Elk River, MN The Best Of All Worlds 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I lived in Elk River for nearly two years and I have nothing but good things to say about the town. Elk River is a perfectly located small town of around 22,000 people. It is right in between larger cities Minneapolis and St. Cloud, making it perfect for those who prefer a small ...Read More town but still want to enjoy what a big city has to offer.

Elk River is located on the banks of both the Elk River and the Mississippi River, as the two rivers come together. The town is a haven for those who love outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and hiking. There are 44 parks in and around Elk River to include the Woodland Trails Park, Lions Park, and Hillside City Park. These parks are well manicured and the city puts quite a bit of money into them to ensure families can enjoy them year round.

Elk River is a great place to raise a family and the art scene is vibrant. With its close proximity to great shopping in Minneapolis, to include the Mall of America, this town really has the best of both worlds. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Elk River? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ridgewood East Park
      Deerfield Hill Park
      Woodland Trails Park
      Lion John Weicht Park
      Rivers Edge Commons Park
      Orono Park
      Dave Anderson Athletic Complex
      Windsor Park

      Entertainment

      Elk River Theater
      Sherburne County Fairgrounds

      Food & Drink

      Culver's
      Northbound Liquor
      Arby's
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Dairy Queen
      Amore Ice Cream Shoppe
      Sonic

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elk River? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Elk River.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elk River? The cost of living in Elk River is 105/100 - which is 6% higher than Minnesota.
      Elk River
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Elk River? Elk River crime rates are 1,806, which are 20% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      1,806 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Elk River? The median income in Elk River is $87,755 which is 39% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $87,75559% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,56916% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Elk River a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Elk River home prices? Elk River home prices are $243,500 - which is 27% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $243,50032% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04010% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      23% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Elk River have good schools? The Elk River graduation rate is 93% - which is 4% higher than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      29% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Elk River a good place to live? Elk River has an overall rating of 89% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      1 total surveys

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