Living in Upsala, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upsala · Census data 2020–2024
Upsala has 417 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $52,625 (41% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $147,500, the median rent is $833/month.
Upsala is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Upsala at a glance
- Population
- 417
- Median age
- 38.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $52,625State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $147,500State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $833/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Upsala a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Upsala
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upsala the median home value is $147,500, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, which is 40.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,319 a month in housing costs.
Upsala median household income
The median household income in Upsala is $52,625 and the income per person is $28,771. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Upsala: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 218
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.14
Upsala demographics
- Population
- 417
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 195
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upsala ›
Education in Upsala
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Upsala have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upsala
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.6%
Upsala vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upsala | 417 | $52,625 | $147,500 | $833 |
| Elmdale | 172 | $133,750 | $254,200 | — |
| Holdingford | 718 | $79,375 | $205,700 | $582 |
| Bowlus | 278 | $77,708 | $158,500 | $742 |
| Swanville | 274 | $61,250 | $148,800 | $1,000 |
| Sobieski | 192 | $76,250 | $190,600 | $1,000 |
| Grey Eagle | 295 | $51,250 | $184,800 | $375 |
| Flensburg | 199 | $108,750 | $192,400 | $638 |
| Freeport | 787 | $89,808 | $223,200 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Upsala, MN?
The median household income in Upsala is $52,625, 41% 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 Upsala?
The median home value in Upsala is $147,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Upsala?
The median gross rent in Upsala is $833 per month, about 40.7% of household income.
Is Upsala, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Upsala?
The median age in Upsala is 38.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Upsala?
The average commute to work in Upsala is 34 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upsala?
The unemployment rate in Upsala is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upsala?
12.8% of adults in Upsala 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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