The Town FilesHaven, Minnesota
Township in Sherburne County · population 2,610 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $346,800
- Household income
- $104,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 47.3
Haven is a township of 2,610 people in Sherburne County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $346,800, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better transit than 81% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 79% of Minnesota towns, better for cycling than 75% of Minnesota towns.
How Haven 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 Haven is worth $346,800, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $104,167, which is more affordable than 55% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,938 a month. 95.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Haven | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,800 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,938 | $991 |
| Median household income | $104,167 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 95.2% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Haven
| People | Haven | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.9% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 90.2% |
Weather in Haven
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 2.9°F. About 28.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.9 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 172 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haven since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 3, 1980 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 30 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 107 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 26, 2019.
Severe weather in Sherburne County since 1996
Sherburne County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| August 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | DR-1187: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, High Winds, Flooding |
| April 8, 1997 | Flood | DR-1175: Severe Flooding, High Winds,Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Sherburne County
Sherburne County had 28,090 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,774 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Haven itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Haven
1 public school with 14 students.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY-ST. CLOUD | 9-12 | 14 | — |
Towns near Haven
- St. Cloud, MN4.7 mi · 68,881 people · home $225,000
- Palmer, MN6.1 mi · 2,517 people · home $382,700
- Sauk Rapids, MN6.5 mi · 13,862 people · home $256,100
- St. Augusta, MN7.5 mi · 3,497 people · home $388,400
- Waite Park, MN8.2 mi · 8,341 people · home $219,400
- Sartell, MN9.6 mi · 19,351 people · home $297,300
- St. Joseph, MN11.5 mi · 7,029 people · home $237,700
- Foley, MN12.8 mi · 2,711 people · home $203,800
Haven questions
Is Haven, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Haven scores better for retirees than 16% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 15%. 23.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.3).
How much does a house cost in Haven?
The median owner-occupied home in Haven is valued at $346,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,167, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,938 a month.
What is the weather like in Haven?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 2.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.5 inches of precipitation a year and 47.9 inches of snow.
Does Haven get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haven since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 3, 1980. 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)