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Champlin.
About
Life in Champlin
Champlin is a community of 23,450 people in Minnesota. The median household income is $115,719, median rent runs about $1,689 per month, and median home values are around $358,700. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Champlin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
10.9%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.9% foreign-born, most often from Kenya
Who lives in Champlin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Champlin, the largest foreign-born group is from Kenya (15.9%), and 5.0% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.5%
of households
Married Couples
61.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Champlin
In Champlin, rent runs 32% above the MN average, and home values are 9% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,739
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $372,631 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Champlin and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Champlin is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Champlin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute24.7 min avg
How Champlin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Champlin, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 75% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Champlin runs 75% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
83.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
919.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Champlin Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hennepin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hennepin County, which includes Champlin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Winter Storm | $14.0M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,700 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $512,500 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Champlin is about 2% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hennepin County, which includes Champlin, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Champlin is about 2% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 7°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Champlin has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 7°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/7°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.0"
Annual Snowfall
44.1"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
172
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 2°F | 0.57" |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 0.83" |
| Mar | 41°F | 19°F | 1.44" |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 2.94" |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.57" |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.46" |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 3.60" |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 2.53" |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 2.69" |
| Nov | 41°F | 23°F | 1.38" |
| Dec | 27°F | 11°F | 1.01" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Champlin
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Champlin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.4 mi away · Coon Rapids
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 3.1 mi away · Anoka
Maple Grove Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Maple Grove
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Champlin
Champlin's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Champlin (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
1.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,201 students · in-state tuition $6,750 · 26% graduate · median earnings $53,668 (10 yrs after entry)
North Hennepin Community College
4.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,451 students · in-state tuition $5,244 · 25% graduate · median earnings $55,487 (10 yrs after entry)
Dunwoody College of Technology
14.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 1,533 students · in-state tuition $28,293 · 64% graduate · median earnings $69,458 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Northwestern-St Paul
14.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,442 students · in-state tuition $38,946 · 68% graduate · median earnings $56,687 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Champlin
Champlin has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
21 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Champlin
Champlin Library
12154 Ensign Avenue North, Champlin
Cities Near Champlin
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Champlin FAQ
Is Champlin, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Champlin's median rent is $1,689/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $116,102/year. Median home value is $358,700.
Is Champlin, Minnesota safe?⌄
Champlin's violent crime rate was 83 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 919 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Champlin, Minnesota?⌄
Champlin has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Champlin, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Champlin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,689/month and median household income is $116,102/year. The median home value is $358,700. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Champlin, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Champlin is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from