Living in Winnebago, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winnebago · Census data 2020–2024
Winnebago has 1,280 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $59,643 (33% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $110,900, the median rent is $713/month.
Winnebago is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Winnebago at a glance
- Population
- 1,280
- Median age
- 41.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $59,643State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $110,900State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $713/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Winnebago a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winnebago
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winnebago the median home value is $110,900, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,144 a month in housing costs.
Winnebago median household income
The median household income in Winnebago is $59,643 and the income per person is $31,566. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Winnebago: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 629
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.23
Winnebago demographics
- Population
- 1,280
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 568
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winnebago ›
Education in Winnebago
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Winnebago have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winnebago
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Winnebago vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago | 1,280 | $59,643 | $110,900 | $713 |
| Delavan | 160 | $63,125 | $57,700 | — |
| Amboy | 602 | $69,844 | $134,400 | $763 |
| Blue Earth | 3,165 | $66,771 | $143,600 | $918 |
| Granada | 243 | $70,000 | $93,800 | $579 |
| Northrop | 240 | $67,083 | $136,300 | $700 |
| Easton | 178 | $76,250 | $98,500 | $1,125 |
| 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 Winnebago, MN?
The median household income in Winnebago is $59,643, 33% 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 Winnebago?
The median home value in Winnebago is $110,900, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Winnebago?
The median gross rent in Winnebago is $713 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Winnebago, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Winnebago?
The median age in Winnebago is 41.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Winnebago?
The average commute to work in Winnebago is 23 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winnebago?
The unemployment rate in Winnebago is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winnebago?
14.1% of adults in Winnebago 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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