Living in Hutchinson, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hutchinson · Census data 2020–2024
Hutchinson has 14,680 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $72,836 (18% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $229,600, the median rent is $940/month.
Hutchinson at a glance
- Population
- 14,680
- Median age
- 41.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $72,836State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $229,600State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Hutchinson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hutchinson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hutchinson the median home value is $229,600, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,478 a month in housing costs.
Hutchinson median household income
The median household income in Hutchinson is $72,836 and the income per person is $44,845. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Hutchinson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,778
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.20
Hutchinson demographics
- Population
- 14,680
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 6,487
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hutchinson ›
Education in Hutchinson
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Hutchinson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hutchinson
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Hutchinson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson | 14,680 | $72,836 | $229,600 | $940 |
| Biscay | 138 | $138,750 | $188,900 | — |
| Silver Lake | 815 | $74,432 | $202,600 | $844 |
| Brownton | 546 | $79,712 | $162,500 | $875 |
| Stewart | 644 | $65,982 | $125,400 | $763 |
| Glencoe | 5,695 | $71,356 | $227,900 | $1,101 |
| Dassel | 1,358 | $59,946 | $236,800 | $866 |
| Darwin | 358 | $70,000 | $175,000 | $791 |
| Buffalo Lake | 635 | $66,167 | $113,400 | $759 |
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What is the median household income in Hutchinson, MN?
The median household income in Hutchinson is $72,836, 18% 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 Hutchinson?
The median home value in Hutchinson is $229,600, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Hutchinson?
The median gross rent in Hutchinson is $940 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Hutchinson, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Hutchinson?
The median age in Hutchinson is 41.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Hutchinson?
The average commute to work in Hutchinson is 19 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hutchinson?
The unemployment rate in Hutchinson is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hutchinson?
26.1% of adults in Hutchinson 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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