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Population:63,653
Pop. Change:12%
State: Minnesota
Metro Area:Faribault-Northfield
County:Rice County
City:Faribault, Northfield, ... 20 more
Zip Code:55021, 55057, ... 8 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Rice County

As of 2011, Rice County's population is 63,653 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 12.27 percent.

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The median home cost in Rice County is $202,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.46 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Rice County's cost of living is 7.80% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Rice County public schools spend $5,222 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16.5 students per teacher in Rice County.

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The unemployment rate in Rice County is 7.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Rice County jobs have Decreased by 2.74 percent.

Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Rice County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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