Alvarado, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Marshall County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
338 Population 1,610/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $32,223 per capita
$132,700 Home Value $171,923 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,700 home value, $1,208/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Alvarado, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$32,223 per capita
Home Value
$132,700
53% below
Zillow: $171,923
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
4% above
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
25% below
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Alvarado Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alvarado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
47%
Rent
104%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alvarado a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alvarado residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,223. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alvarado is $132,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,923. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

25.3% of adults in Alvarado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alvarado has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population338
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,610/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$32,223
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,700
Rent$1,208
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$171,923
Housing Units137
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,947/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
Elevation813 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Alvarado was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.