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Living in Becker, MN
Explore Becker and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.1 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
Becker at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population5,034
Median Household Income$86,094
Median Home Value$271,300
Median Gross Rent$889
Median Age34.2
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment1.1%
Work From Home12.1%
Homeownership79.3%
Housing Vacancy2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Becker is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Becker and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Becker
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$271,300
Median Gross Rent$889
Homeownership79.3%
Housing Vacancy2.7%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Becker, MN
Median Household Income$86,094
Unemployment1.1%
Work From Home12.1%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Becker and how households are structured
Population5,034
Median Age34.2
Average Household Size2.8
Becker is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Becker
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Becker point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High80.9°F
Average Winter Low3.8°F
Annual Rainfall31.0 in.
Annual Snowfall49.4 in.
Seasonal Life in Becker
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Becker & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Becker spans Sherburne and Wright counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Becker especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Becker shows a population of about 5,034. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Sherburne County and Wright County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Becker with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Becker, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.