The Town FilesChamplin, Minnesota
City in Hennepin County · population 23,919 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $358,700
- Household income
- $116,102
- Jan low / Jul high
- 2° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 41.6
Champlin is a city of 23,919 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $358,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more vibrant than 95% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 94% of Minnesota towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Minnesota towns.
How Champlin ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Champlin is worth $358,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $116,102, which is more affordable than 65% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,689 a month. 88.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Champlin | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $358,700 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,689 | $991 |
| Median household income | $116,102 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 88.1% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Champlin
| People | Champlin | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.9% | — |
| Work from home | 17.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 90.2% |
Weather in Champlin
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 2.4°F. About 28.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.1 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 172 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Champlin since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 3, 1983 about 4.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 363 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 186 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 11, 1963.
Severe weather in Hennepin County since 1996
Hennepin County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 917,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Champlin itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Champlin
5 public schools with 7,076 students, about 17.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champlin Park High School | 9-12 | 2,978 | 20.4 |
| JACKSON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 2,030 | 17.5 |
| OXBOW CREEK ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 1,109 | 15.4 |
| Champlin/Brooklyn Pk Acd MathEnvSci | K-5 | 773 | 14.1 |
| Modern Montessori Charter School (charter) | PK-7 | 186 | 11.6 |
Towns near Champlin
- Anoka, MN2.9 mi · 17,921 people · home $308,700
- Coon Rapids, MN3.7 mi · 63,599 people · home $305,800
- Osseo, MN3.9 mi · 2,688 people · home $306,500
- Dayton, MN4.3 mi · 7,262 people · home $511,300
- Brooklyn Park, MN4.7 mi · 86,478 people · home $336,200
- Maple Grove, MN5.6 mi · 70,253 people · home $418,300
- Andover, MN6.0 mi · 32,601 people · home $410,200
- Ramsey, MN6.8 mi · 27,646 people · home $359,600
Champlin questions
Is Champlin, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Champlin scores better for retirees than 8% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 10%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Champlin?
The median owner-occupied home in Champlin is valued at $358,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $116,102, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,689 a month.
What is the weather like in Champlin?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 2.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.8 inches of precipitation a year and 44.1 inches of snow.
Does Champlin get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Champlin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 3, 1983. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)