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BeckerMN
A town of 5,034. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
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Population
5,034
+7.5% since 2010
Median home value
$271K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
34.2
years
Jobs based here
2,338
Balanced
What makes Becker stand out
The 3 things Becker does most differently from other towns.
ASchool Grade
Schools
#83 for schools in MN
of 230 towns
School Grade A.
Outdoors
#42 most trails in MN
13 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
2.2% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Becker
Health
Healthier than 76%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than MN on 8 measures, worse on 3.
Becker’s report card
Now in Becker
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Becker is #5 of 238 in MN for “Highest graduation rate”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Becker’s Town Square.
TT Weaver · 1w · Town talk
Ordinary Days in Becker
I was thinking about what a typical day in Becker might have looked like for those who grew up here, and it made me wonder about the daily…
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Weather
Forecast →65°
Clear
H 64° · L 40°
Local news
All →- Public NoticePatriot News MN · Sep 10
- Becker loses to Orono in coach Dwight Lundeen's final season openerSt. Cloud Times · Sep 3
- From 20 Players To Four Titles, Lundeen’s Legacy At BeckerWJON · Aug 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Becker. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Becker’s public schools outperform 85% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Becker’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becker Primary | PK–3 | 672 | Not graded |
| Becker Intermediate Elementary | 3–5 | 644 | B+ |
| Becker Middle | 6–8 | 656 | B+ |
| Becker Senior High | 9–12 | 881 | B+ |
| Becker Alternative Learning Program | 9–12 | 24 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduationAll 5 schools →
Housing
Homes in Becker sell for about $320K
The median sale price was $320,000 in May 2026.
$320Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
17
days on market
99.4%
sale-to-list price
6
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
2.2% of Becker is conserved land
13 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
#42for trails in MN
2.2%
conserved · 174 of 7,782 acres
13 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oak Savanna Park | 4.7 mi | 157 |
| 2. Becker City Park | 1.9 mi | 112 |
| 3. Pleasant Valley Park | 0.1 mi | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Becker beats the Minnesota average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
8 better21 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Becker | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.3% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| More binge drinkers | 23.3% | 17.8% |
Centracare Health - Monticello
8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
67th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 81% of U.S. towns
Becker reports less crime per resident than 81% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Becker0.6
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Becker4.1
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
81st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
67th
percentile among MN towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
22
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Becker has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–25°
Spring33–54°
Summer58–79°
Fall37–56°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Becker
Most working residents leave Becker for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (9%), Monticello (7%) and Minneapolis (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
12%work in town
Where working residents work
In Becker12%
St. Cloud9%
Monticello7%
Minneapolis6%
Elk River4%
20 mi
median commute distance
2,338
jobs based in Becker
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Famous people from Becker
4 notable people were born in Becker.
About Becker
City in Minnesota, United States
Becker is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, between the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. The population was 4,877 at the 2020 census. Becker is located 46 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 19 miles southeast of St. Cloud. U.S. Highway 10 serves as a main route in Becker. The city is home to the Sherburne County Generating Station (Sherco) which accounted for 77% of the city's tax base in 2019 and two thirds of taxes generated for the city in 2023. Homeowners have considerable lower property taxes than surrounding communities due to taxes paid by the power plant.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 4,877
- Area
- 11 sq mi
- Elevation
- 971 ft
- ZIP code
- 55308
- Area code
- 763
Becker’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Becker.
BeckerSilver CreekMonticelloMonticelloClear LakeBecker
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