Living in Eden Valley, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eden Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Eden Valley has 1,002 residents with a median age of 29.6. The median household income is $67,917 (24% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $161,300, the median rent is $922/month.
Eden Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eden Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,002
- Median age
- 29.6State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $67,917State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $161,300State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $922/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Eden Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eden Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eden Valley the median home value is $161,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $922 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,333 a month in housing costs.
Eden Valley median household income
The median household income in Eden Valley is $67,917 and the income per person is $29,086. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Eden Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 364
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.78
Eden Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,002
- Median age
- 29.6
- Under 18
- 31.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 354
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eden Valley ›
Education in Eden Valley
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Eden Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eden Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 89.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Eden Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Valley | 1,002 | $67,917 | $161,300 | $922 |
| Watkins | 765 | $64,896 | $149,100 | $808 |
| Richmond | 1,431 | $71,438 | $241,300 | $648 |
| Paynesville | 2,519 | $75,250 | $178,200 | $815 |
| Cold Spring | 4,249 | $72,228 | $280,400 | $1,424 |
| Kimball | 709 | $66,146 | $232,200 | $779 |
| St. Martin | 313 | $59,219 | $216,900 | $425 |
| Grove City | 814 | $53,839 | $142,100 | $822 |
| Litchfield | 6,576 | $54,875 | $187,600 | $987 |
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What is the median household income in Eden Valley, MN?
The median household income in Eden Valley is $67,917, 24% 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 Eden Valley?
The median home value in Eden Valley is $161,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Eden Valley?
The median gross rent in Eden Valley is $922 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Eden Valley, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Eden Valley?
The median age in Eden Valley is 29.6 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Eden Valley?
The average commute to work in Eden Valley is 31 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eden Valley?
The unemployment rate in Eden Valley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eden Valley?
9.5% of adults in Eden Valley 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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