The Town FilesSantiago, Minnesota
Township in Sherburne County · population 1,846 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $393,700
- Household income
- $114,318
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 38.2
Santiago is a township of 1,846 people in Sherburne County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $393,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for families than 98% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 95% of Minnesota towns, more upscale than 73% of Minnesota towns.
How Santiago ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Santiago is worth $393,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $114,318, which is more affordable than 50% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,375 a month. 93.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Santiago | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $393,700 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,375 | $991 |
| Median household income | $114,318 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 93.7% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Santiago
| People | Santiago | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.9% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 90.2% |
Weather in Santiago
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 3.8°F. About 30.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.4 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 170 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Santiago since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 22, 1967 about 5.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 6, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 26, 2019.
Severe weather in Sherburne County since 1996
Sherburne County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| August 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | DR-1187: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, High Winds, Flooding |
| April 8, 1997 | Flood | DR-1175: Severe Flooding, High Winds,Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Sherburne County
Sherburne County had 28,090 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,774 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Santiago itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near Santiago
- Palmer, MN5.7 mi · 2,517 people · home $382,700
- Glendorado, MN6.5 mi · 790 people · home $320,000
- Blue Hill, MN6.7 mi · 2,507 people · home $373,300
- Becker, MN7.2 mi · 5,496 people · home $418,700
- St. George, MN8.1 mi · 1,273 people · home $398,400
- Greenbush, MN8.1 mi · 1,299 people · home $308,200
- Orrock, MN9.1 mi · 3,544 people · home $407,300
- Becker, MN9.4 mi · 4,877 people · home $271,300
Santiago questions
Is Santiago, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Santiago scores better for retirees than 5% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 37%. 9.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Santiago?
The median owner-occupied home in Santiago is valued at $393,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $114,318, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,375 a month.
What is the weather like in Santiago?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 3.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.7 inches of precipitation a year and 49.4 inches of snow.
Does Santiago get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Santiago since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 22, 1967. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)