St. Francis: Economy & Jobs
St. Francis's typical household earns $111,198 (1.1× higher than Anoka County median $101,869; 1.2× higher than Minnesota median $90,958), with homes at a median value of $327,600. The surrounding county supports 133,130 jobs (avg $65,235).
- $82,669 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $111,198 — above the Minnesota median ($90,957). Poverty rate 7.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 30% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 12.8% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 29.9% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $189,810 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $15,691,427 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $82,669 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $116,088 |
| Median Household Income | $111,198 (vs Minnesota $90,958) |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $111,198 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.8% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 12% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 32.30 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 11.8% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 133,130 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $8,684,731,725 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $65,235 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,881,100 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% (vs Minnesota 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 68 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 27,851 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 409.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Sod, Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Floriculture Totals, Bedding Plant Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 8,394 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 123,503 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 7,005,841 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 44 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 44 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 103 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 31 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 13 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 161 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 239 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 15 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 58 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Kings County Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 122 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | THE GREATER ANOKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $2,381,704,916 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,545.18 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 363,887 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 78.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Pct Walked | 11.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 35.2 years (vs Minnesota 39.0y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 24.8% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12