Living in Saint Cloud (Minnesota)
Saint Cloud (Minnesota) is a large place in Minnesota, United States, home to 65,842 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 9%, #1,446 of 18,063), movers on a budget (top 11%, #1,304 of 12,111), rural value seekers (top 17%, #3,034 of 18,063).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Saint Cloud (Minnesota)
- The Mississippi runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 42 min and sets around 23:36; in late June it sets around 4:09.
How Saint Cloud (Minnesota) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #3,124 of 11,898 | #162 of 211 | Map |
| Low-income household | 50 | #2,182 of 9,771 | #114 of 207 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #1,949 of 8,006 | #114 of 151 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #1,951 of 6,237 | #105 of 116 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,493 of 9,474 | #94 of 173 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,068 of 9,474 | #79 of 173 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #4,998 of 10,762 | #133 of 233 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,381 of 7,271 | #85 of 146 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,783 of 8,006 | #144 of 151 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,304 of 12,111 | #74 of 263 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 54 | #4,090 of 7,271 | #95 of 146 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #2,141 of 9,474 | #94 of 173 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #1,446 of 18,063 | #219 of 398 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #9,261 of 16,523 | #141 of 368 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 59 | #3,034 of 18,063 | #235 of 398 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #4,265 of 16,523 | #127 of 368 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #5,514 of 21,167 | #121 of 512 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,610 of 12,111 | #193 of 263 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 44 | #6,977 of 12,111 | #154 of 263 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sauk Rapids 3 km
- Waite Park 5 km
- Sartell 8 km
- Saint Joseph (Minnesota) 12 km
- Monticello (Minnesota) 40 km
- Big Lake (Minnesota) 41 km
- Zimmerman 46 km
- Buffalo (Minnesota) 49 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.