Living in Worthington, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Worthington · Census data 2020–2024
Worthington has 13,780 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $61,797 (31% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $210,300, the median rent is $938/month.
Worthington at a glance
- Population
- 13,780
- Median age
- 33.5State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $61,797State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $210,300State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $938/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Worthington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Worthington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Worthington the median home value is $210,300, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,438 a month in housing costs.
Worthington median household income
The median household income in Worthington is $61,797 and the income per person is $27,450. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Worthington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,943
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.92
Worthington demographics
- Population
- 13,780
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 4,548
- Foreign-born
- 28.3%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Worthington ›
Education in Worthington
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Worthington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Worthington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Worthington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | 13,780 | $61,797 | $210,300 | $938 |
| Brewster | 687 | $82,583 | $152,200 | $725 |
| Round Lake | 333 | $71,667 | $109,900 | — |
| Bigelow | 297 | $58,359 | — | $1,545 |
| Rushmore | 362 | $44,375 | $114,700 | $905 |
| Wilmont | 280 | $60,179 | $157,500 | $843 |
| Ocheyedan | 511 | $79,500 | $102,400 | $723 |
| Harris | 222 | $53,911 | $87,500 | $950 |
| Okabena | 210 | $86,719 | $108,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Worthington, MN?
The median household income in Worthington is $61,797, 31% 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 Worthington?
The median home value in Worthington is $210,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Worthington?
The median gross rent in Worthington is $938 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Worthington, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Worthington?
The median age in Worthington is 33.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Worthington?
The average commute to work in Worthington is 19 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Worthington?
The unemployment rate in Worthington is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Worthington?
16.8% of adults in Worthington 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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