Living in Darwin, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darwin · Census data 2020–2024
Darwin has 358 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $70,000 (21% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $175,000, the median rent is $791/month.
Darwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Darwin at a glance
- Population
- 358
- Median age
- 37.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $70,000State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $175,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $791/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Darwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Darwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darwin the median home value is $175,000, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,538 a month in housing costs.
Darwin median household income
The median household income in Darwin is $70,000 and the income per person is $33,181. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Darwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 151
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.63
Darwin demographics
- Population
- 358
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 136
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darwin ›
Education in Darwin
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Darwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darwin
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Darwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 358 | $70,000 | $175,000 | $791 |
| Dassel | 1,358 | $59,946 | $236,800 | $866 |
| Litchfield | 6,576 | $54,875 | $187,600 | $987 |
| Kingston | 206 | $100,357 | $221,900 | — |
| Cokato | 2,782 | $70,288 | $223,300 | $797 |
| Grove City | 814 | $53,839 | $142,100 | $822 |
| Hutchinson | 14,680 | $72,836 | $229,600 | $940 |
| Watkins | 765 | $64,896 | $149,100 | $808 |
| Kimball | 709 | $66,146 | $232,200 | $779 |
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What is the median household income in Darwin, MN?
The median household income in Darwin is $70,000, 21% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Darwin?
The median home value in Darwin is $175,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Darwin?
The median gross rent in Darwin is $791 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Darwin, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
What is the median age in Darwin?
The median age in Darwin is 37.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Darwin?
The average commute to work in Darwin is 22 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darwin?
The unemployment rate in Darwin is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darwin?
16.2% of adults in Darwin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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