Faribault, Minnesota

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Midwest Faribault-Northfield, MN Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.4

C-

out of 100

Overview

Faribault is a Minnesota city with a population of approximately 24,642, part of the Faribault-Northfield, MN metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $307,876. Median household income is $58,881.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 24,642 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $307,876 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $58,881 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.2 minutes
  • Part of the Faribault-Northfield, MN metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

24,642

Source: Census ACS

$307,876

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$58,881

Source: Census ACS

19.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

29

Source: Walk Score

98 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Rice County (county-level results)

48%
50%
Democrat 17,353
Republican 18,264
Leans R+2.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 66.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 52.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 75.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 29/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.4

Location

Faribault, MN (44.2945, -93.2818)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.