Living in Madelia, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Madelia · Census data 2020–2024
Madelia has 2,327 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $76,548 (14% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $165,400, the median rent is $833/month.
Madelia at a glance
- Population
- 2,327
- Median age
- 34.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $76,548State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $165,400State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $833/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Madelia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Madelia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Madelia the median home value is $165,400, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,305 a month in housing costs.
Madelia median household income
The median household income in Madelia is $76,548 and the income per person is $32,797. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Madelia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 917
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.78
Madelia demographics
- Population
- 2,327
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 808
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Madelia ›
Education in Madelia
17% of adults 25 and older in Madelia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Madelia
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Madelia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madelia | 2,327 | $76,548 | $165,400 | $833 |
| Hanska | 380 | $70,000 | $89,500 | — |
| Lewisville | 255 | $76,250 | $63,900 | $550 |
| Lake Crystal | 2,606 | $83,317 | $204,400 | $825 |
| St. James | 4,767 | $60,242 | $122,100 | $839 |
| Garden City | 194 | $81,250 | $177,200 | $950 |
| Searles | 201 | $80,625 | $191,100 | — |
| Vernon Center | 329 | $70,000 | $143,300 | $950 |
| Truman | 1,212 | $61,188 | $106,400 | $1,052 |
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What is the median household income in Madelia, MN?
The median household income in Madelia is $76,548, 14% 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 Madelia?
The median home value in Madelia is $165,400, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Madelia?
The median gross rent in Madelia is $833 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Madelia, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Madelia?
The median age in Madelia is 34.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Madelia?
The average commute to work in Madelia is 27 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Madelia?
The unemployment rate in Madelia is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Madelia?
17% of adults in Madelia 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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