The Town FilesSt. Francis, Minnesota
City in Anoka County · population 8,142 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $327,600
- Household income
- $111,198
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 56 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 35.2
St. Francis is a city of 8,142 people in Anoka County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $327,600, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more vibrant than 82% of Minnesota towns, more of a college town than 79% of Minnesota towns, better transit than 79% of Minnesota towns.
How St. Francis 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 St. Francis is worth $327,600, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $111,198, which is more affordable than 74% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,287 a month. 86.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Francis | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $327,600 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,287 | $991 |
| Median household income | $111,198 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 86.2% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in St. Francis
| People | St. Francis | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 90.2% |
Weather in St. Francis
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 5.6°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 56.0 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Francis since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 29, 2024 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 14, 1981.
Severe weather in Anoka County since 1996
Anoka County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1990: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Anoka County
Anoka County had 133,130 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,235 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in St. Francis itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in St. Francis
7 public schools with 2,860 students, about 19.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST. FRANCIS HIGH | 9-12 | 1,136 | 20.3 |
| St. Francis Middle | 6-8 | 896 | 21.9 |
| ST. FRANCIS ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 635 | 16.3 |
| Saints Academy | 7-12 | 167 | 18.6 |
| TRANSITION 15 | 12-12 | 20 | 6.7 |
| Restore Program | K-12 | 6 | — |
| Saints Guided Studies | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near St. Francis
- Nowthen, MN4.4 mi · 4,536 people · home $460,000
- Oak Grove, MN4.5 mi · 8,929 people · home $423,300
- Livonia, MN8.7 mi · 6,174 people · home $411,200
- Bradford, MN8.7 mi · 3,427 people · home $336,800
- East Bethel, MN9.0 mi · 11,786 people · home $363,900
- Elk River, MN9.4 mi · 25,835 people · home $370,100
- Ramsey, MN9.7 mi · 27,646 people · home $359,600
- Isanti, MN10.0 mi · 6,804 people · home $290,600
St. Francis questions
Is St. Francis, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Francis scores better for retirees than 1% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 13%. 11.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in St. Francis?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Francis is valued at $327,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,198, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,287 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Francis?
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 5.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 56.0 inches of snow.
Does St. Francis get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Francis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 29, 2024. 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)