Living in Kasson, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kasson · Census data 2020–2024
Kasson has 7,050 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $93,333 (5% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $285,200, the median rent is $1,113/month.
Kasson at a glance
- Population
- 7,050
- Median age
- 35.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $93,333State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $285,200State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,113/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Kasson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kasson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kasson the median home value is $285,200, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,113 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,909 a month in housing costs.
Kasson median household income
The median household income in Kasson is $93,333 and the income per person is $38,131. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Kasson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,722
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.66
Kasson demographics
- Population
- 7,050
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 2,640
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kasson ›
Education in Kasson
38.1% of adults 25 and older in Kasson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kasson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Kasson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasson | 7,050 | $93,333 | $285,200 | $1,113 |
| Mantorville | 1,047 | $110,000 | $305,500 | $1,361 |
| Dodge Center | 2,880 | $93,884 | $197,600 | $1,012 |
| Byron | 6,646 | $124,010 | $345,300 | $1,135 |
| Hayfield | 1,395 | $69,313 | $186,600 | $935 |
| West Concord | 843 | $70,536 | $180,400 | $799 |
| Claremont | 502 | $56,625 | $132,800 | $1,038 |
| Pine Island | 3,580 | $104,432 | $350,500 | $1,110 |
| Oronoco | 1,679 | $157,500 | $505,000 | $1,100 |
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What is the median household income in Kasson, MN?
The median household income in Kasson is $93,333, 5% higher 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 Kasson?
The median home value in Kasson is $285,200, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Kasson?
The median gross rent in Kasson is $1,113 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Kasson, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Kasson?
The median age in Kasson is 35.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Kasson?
The average commute to work in Kasson is 25 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kasson?
The unemployment rate in Kasson is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kasson?
38.1% of adults in Kasson 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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