Living in Goodview, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goodview · Census data 2020–2024

Goodview has 4,103 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $74,712 (16% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $254,200, the median rent is $900/month.

Goodview at a glance

Population
4,103
Median age
40State: 38.8
Median household income
$74,712State: $89,062
Median home value
$254,200State: $329,300
Median rent
$900/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
69.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
Average commute
13 min

Is Goodview a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.

Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Minnesota median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Goodview

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Goodview the median home value is $254,200, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,530 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Goodview$254,200
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Goodview$900
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Goodview median household income

The median household income in Goodview is $74,712 and the income per person is $40,711. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Goodview$74,712
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Goodview: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
2,059
Owner-occupied
69.1%
Renter-occupied
30.9%
Vacant
5.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1985
Average household size
2.11

Goodview demographics

Population
4,103
Median age
40
Under 18
19.6%
65 and older
19%
Households
1,938
Foreign-born
1.3%
Veterans
6.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White95.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.8%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goodview ›

Education in Goodview

34.5% of adults 25 and older in Goodview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Goodview34.5%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Goodview

Unemployment rate
2.1%State: 4.1%
Average commute
13 minState: 23 min
Work from home
6.2%
Drive alone
83%
Public transit
0.5%
Walk to work
3%
Homes with broadband
86.8%

Goodview vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Goodview4,103$74,712$254,200$900
Minnesota City135$72,083$169,000$783
Winona26,009$56,337$201,800$882
Stockton811$86,042$258,100$919
Fountain City835$51,750$169,000$805
Rollingstone620$93,000$239,400$747
Homer179$99,375$285,000—
Lewiston1,613$91,875$213,600$929
Dodge207$53,190$183,500$788

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Living in Goodview: FAQ

What is the median household income in Goodview, MN?

The median household income in Goodview is $74,712, 16% 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 Goodview?

The median home value in Goodview is $254,200, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Goodview?

The median gross rent in Goodview is $900 per month, about 19.2% of household income.

Is Goodview, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Minnesota median.

What is the median age in Goodview?

The median age in Goodview is 40 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Goodview?

The average commute to work in Goodview is 13 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Goodview?

The unemployment rate in Goodview is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Goodview?

34.5% of adults in Goodview 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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