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Faribault, MN

Founded 1855Rice CountyElev. 303 m
Population
24,458
Median home
$233,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
22
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Faribault

Faribault is home to roughly 24,458 residents. Faribault was founded in 1855 and sits in Rice County. The median age is 38.4 and the median household income is $61,662. Homes carry a median value of $233,900, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.8%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,458
Median age
38.4
Median household income
$61,662
Per-capita income
$32,009
Poverty rate
15.9%
High-school grad or higher
88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg. commute
19.7 min
Work from home
5.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65.8%
Hispanic or Latino14.7%
Black15.5%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving24.6%
Management, business, science & arts24.3%
Service20.8%
Sales & office19.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$233,900
Median gross rent
$1,041/mo
Owner-occupied
65.4%
Median year built
1973
Households
8,841
Avg. household size
2.49

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Faribault has 22 public schools — 4 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading25%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CVSEC STEPHighGrades 9–12
Discovery Public School - FaribaultHighGrades 6–12charter
Falcons Online Academy-HSHighGrades 9–12
FARIBAULT AREA LEARNING CENTERHighGrades 9–12
FARIBAULT SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
MN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY-FARIBAULTHighGrades 9–12
SECONDARY AREA LEARNING CNTR SUMMERHighGrades 9–12
Falcons Online Academy-MiddleMiddleGrades 5–8
FARIBAULT DAY SCHOOL ALCMiddleGrades 6–8
FARIBAULT MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOLElementarycharter
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
LINCOLN ELEMENTARYElementary
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime32% below national
Faribault261
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime27% below national
Faribault1,429
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Faribault Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Faribault.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Rice County
HailRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Faribault is in Rice County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Faribault was founded in 1855 and sits in Rice County. Elevation ~303 m.

Map of Faribault
Faribault, MN
Where Faribault is
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Historic places

44 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Buck, Cassius, HouseFaribault Water WorksFarmer Seed and Nursery CompanyHutchinson, John, HouseRice County Courthouse and JailTheopold Mercantile Co. Wholesale Grocery BuildingWilson, Hudson, HouseFaribault City Hall
Notable people from Faribault
Tom LiebDonald Edward DeGroodIan McCoshenFrederick PetersonHarry WilliamsSid SmithThomas Anthony WelchDiana E. MurphyBruce SmithSarah Murray
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Nearby cities
Owatonna (15 mi)Farmington (25 mi)Lakeville (26 mi)Prior Lake (30 mi)Apple Valley (31 mi)Burnsville (32 mi)

Common questions

Faribault — frequently asked

What is the population of Faribault, Minnesota?
Faribault has a population of about 24,458, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Faribault?
The median home value in Faribault is $233,900, and the median gross rent is $1,041/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Faribault safe? What is the crime rate?
Faribault Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 261 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Faribault face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Rice County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, strong wind, cold wave.
How many schools are in Faribault?
Faribault has 22 public schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Faribault?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Faribault. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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