Livability Score

70
/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 (0) F
Entertainment (3) C-
Crow Wing County Historical Society
Museum
Crow Wing County Historical Society and Museum
Museum
WonderTrek Children's Museum
Museum
Lakes 12 Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (6) F
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Crow Wing Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Super One Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (12) A+
Gustafson Park
Park
Gregory Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Jaycees Park
Park
Bane Park
Park
Mill Ave Park
Park
Buffalo Hills Park
Park
Lum Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Tradehome Shoes
Shoes
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Clothing
Maurices
Clothing
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Kohl's
Department Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Sears
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Brainerd.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2%
F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Brainerd is 94/100 - which is 5% lower than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D-

Brainerd crime rates are 2,827 per 100k, which is 26% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
2,320 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
507 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Brainerd is $36,699 - which is 42% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$36,699
F
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
B-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office
Police
Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office
Police
Brainerd Police Department
Police
Brainerd City Fire Department
Fire Station
Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Community Behavioral Health Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Brainerd home prices are $127,700 - which is 33% lower than Minnesota
Home Price
$127,700
F
Home Appreciation Rate
17%
A
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio)
B-
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schools B

The Brainerd graduation rate is 86% - which is 4% lower than Minnesota
School Test Scores
48%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (11) A+
Lincoln Education Center
Montessori School Of Brainerd
St Francis Catholic School
Harrison Elementary
Riverside Elementary
Lowell Elementary
Isd 181 Learning Center
Middle Level Alternative Program
Discovery Woods
Garfield Elementary
Oak Street Christian School
Lake Region Christian School
High Schools (3) A+
Lincoln Education Center
Brainerd Senior High
Isd 181 Learning Center
Lake Region Christian School
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ratings B

Brainerd has an overall rating of 72% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
D-
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Cold Northern Living 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Brainerd is nice. Life here moves along at a snails pace, and that's just how I like it. We like to have good, clean, fun here. We value community and family above all else. Every year we hold drag races that are well known throughout the state. Tons of people from neig ...Read More hboring cities pour in to watch us small town folks get down and have fun. But don't think we're completely in the boonies, with no good to show for it. We have a great flight center for medical helicopters, one of five in the state.

The best areas in Brainerd to visit, apart from the race track, have got to be all the areas of the city that showcase nature and all her beauty. For that, the Paul Bunyan State Trail can't be beat with it's breathtaking sights. Another place you might want to check out is the Northland Arboretum, an amazing nature reserve that shows off the bountiful resources of our state. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Gustafson Park
      Gregory Park
      Triangle Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Jaycees Park
      Bane Park
      Mill Ave Park
      Buffalo Hills Park

      Entertainment

      Crow Wing County Historical Society
      Crow Wing County Historical Society and Museum
      WonderTrek Children's Museum
      Lakes 12 Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Taco John's
      McDonald's
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      KFC
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Brainerd? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Brainerd.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors