Becker is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Becker’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Becker, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.92 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
In terms of college education, Becker is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 25.80% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Becker in 2022 was $35,900, which is middle income relative to Minnesota, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $143,600 for a family of four.
The people who call Becker home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Becker residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Becker include German, Norwegian, Irish, Swedish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Becker is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
