Living in Minnesota City, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Minnesota City · Census data 2020–2024
Minnesota City has 135 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $72,083 (19% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $169,000, the median rent is $783/month.
Minnesota City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Minnesota City at a glance
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 43.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $72,083State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $169,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $783/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Minnesota City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Minnesota City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Minnesota City the median home value is $169,000, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,232 a month in housing costs.
Minnesota City median household income
The median household income in Minnesota City is $72,083 and the income per person is $37,578. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Minnesota City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 62
- Owner-occupied
- 88.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.9%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.29
Minnesota City demographics
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 59
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Minnesota City ›
Education in Minnesota City
9.4% of adults 25 and older in Minnesota City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Minnesota City
- Unemployment rate
- 14.3%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Minnesota City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota City | 135 | $72,083 | $169,000 | $783 |
| Goodview | 4,103 | $74,712 | $254,200 | $900 |
| Rollingstone | 620 | $93,000 | $239,400 | $747 |
| Fountain City | 835 | $51,750 | $169,000 | $805 |
| Stockton | 811 | $86,042 | $258,100 | $919 |
| Winona | 26,009 | $56,337 | $201,800 | $882 |
| Lewiston | 1,613 | $91,875 | $213,600 | $929 |
| Minneiska | 111 | $87,083 | $207,100 | — |
| Altura | 388 | $61,563 | $206,000 | $638 |
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What is the median household income in Minnesota City, MN?
The median household income in Minnesota City is $72,083, 19% 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 Minnesota City?
The median home value in Minnesota City is $169,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Minnesota City?
The median gross rent in Minnesota City is $783 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Minnesota City, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Minnesota City?
The median age in Minnesota City is 43.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Minnesota City?
The average commute to work in Minnesota City is 22 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Minnesota City?
The unemployment rate in Minnesota City is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Minnesota City?
9.4% of adults in Minnesota City 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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