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Discover the convenience of Storage Rentals of America in Becker Minnesota located just off US-10, right behind Dollar General. Our facility offers easy access and flexible hours to accommodate your busy schedule. Whether you're looking for extra space or preparing for a move, we're here to meet your storage needs. Not sure which unit size is right for you? Our friendly and knowledgeable customer service team is ready to assist in finding the perfect solution. Plus, with month-to-month leasing, you're never tied down to long-term commitments.
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Disc locks are required for all units and can be purchased at the office.
Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Becker.
Becker is in Sherburne County in the middle of the state, nestled between the Elk and Mississippi Rivers. The population is 4,877 (2020 U.S. Census). It is a nice one-hour drive from Minneapolis and only 19 miles from St. Cloud. Highway 10 runs right through the center of town.
Historically, a post office opened at the Becker location in 1870 after the city was platted in 1867. It is named after a state legislator, George Loomis Becker, who did a lot of work with the railroads to bring people and economic prosperity to the area.
In this area, Xcel Energy operates the Sherco power plant. It is the largest coal-powered electrical plant in the state.
In 2020, a metal recycling center caught fire. It burned for many days, making national news. The fire started in a crushed car with fuel in the tank. The local firefighters responded, and those from all the surrounding communities also. A decision was made to let the fire burn itself out because of the lack of water needed to put the flames out. The town’s air filled with acrid black smoke from the burning tires. People had to stay inside to avoid breathing the air pollution.
On a lighter note, the Becker High School football team is a very successful program. The team won 19 conference championships and 14 section championships. They made 16 state tournament appearances and played in seven prep bowls. Dwight Lundeen has been the head coach since the program started in 1970.
If you like small-town living near a bigger city, this is a great place to live.
The local economy depends on retail, manufacturing, health care, construction, and education. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, compared to the national average of 6.0%. The median household income is $100,789 per year. The predicted job growth rate over the next ten years is 38.1%, compared to the national average growth rate of 33.5%. The average commute time is 33 minutes.
The most popular industries are building construction (13.2%), health care (7.7%), hospitality/restaurants (6.4%), education (6.1%), public administration (5.0%), utilities (3.6%), furniture, home furnishings, and household appliance stores (3.5%).
This city has just two neighborhoods Becker North and City Center.
The public school district is Becker Public Schools. The district spends around $13,374 per student every year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16 and 1/2 to one.
There are seven private schools in Sherburne County. None of them are in Becker. The nearest ones are in Elk River or Saint Cloud, about 16 to 17 miles away.
For higher education, there are no schools in Becker. However, there are 46 colleges and universities within 50 miles. Saint Cloud State University is in Saint Cloud. Also, there is a two-year St Cloud Technical and Community College.
This information will help you turn on all your utilities if you are moving to the area.
The City of Becker offers water and sewer service. Connexus Energy provides electricity. Xcel provides electricity and natural gas. TV, telephone, and Internet connections are provided by many companies, including Windstream and Midco.
The Parks & Recreation Department manages the public parks and the Becker Community Center.
The municipal government consists of an elected mayor and four elected members serving on the city council.
The median home price in this area is $359,900, which is trending up by 24.1% year-over-year. The home prices are 6% lower than the national average. This lower housing cost helps control the cost of living in this area. However, the costs of health care, food, and other goods and services are much higher than the national average. The cost of living is 2% more than other communities in the state and 5% higher than the national average.