Stillwater, MN Area Guide

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Stillwater Area Facts

  • Stillwater has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Stillwater crime rates are 61% lower than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Stillwater is 13% higher than the Minnesota average
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The Beautiful Waterfront of Stillwater User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I've been living in Stillwater for 8 years and have enjoyed the small town environment and unique shopping culture of this city. The school systems in Stillwater are excellent and my kids enjoy the friendships made in their classes and their instructors that create a culture in t ...Read More he system that is top of the line. Stillwater has great recreation and shopping areas that provide plenty of opportunities for families to live and enjoy some of the amenities that are found in larger metropolitan cities.


The best areas in Stillwater to live is around Oak Glen Golf Course and Event Center where there are nice neighborhoods and plenty of amenities to enjoy for families. Stillwater is low on crime and is an area where individuals can work and make a decent living and enjoy a small town atmosphere that is free from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Stillwater would be a great place for anyone seeking to live a quiet life and raise their family in a great small town. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ramsey Park
      Stonebridge Elementary playground
      Washington Park
      Lily Lake Park
      Benson Park
      Benson Park Playground
      Pioneer Park
      Pioneer Park

      Entertainment

      Washington County Historical Society Museum
      Cajun Club

      Food & Drink

      Nelson's Ice Cream
      Candyland
      Leo's Malt Shop
      Culver's
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Panera Bread
      Wendy's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Stillwater? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Stillwater.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Stillwater? The cost of living in Stillwater is 112/100 - which is 13% higher than Minnesota.
      Stillwater
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Stillwater? Stillwater crime rates are 760, which are 61% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      760 per 100k people

      67% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 132

      67% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -23%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Stillwater? The median income in Stillwater is $91,947 which is 45% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $91,94766% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,55363% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      81% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Lakeview Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Cub Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Stillwater home prices? Stillwater home prices are $302,500 - which is 58% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $302,50064% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08414% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Stillwater have good schools? The Stillwater graduation rate is 95% - which is 6% higher than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      47% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Stillwater a good place to live? Stillwater has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      5 total surveys

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