Amboy, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
553 Population 1,784/sq mi density
$78,214 Median Income $34,635 per capita
$125,300 Home Value $254,938 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,214 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,300 home value, $760/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Amboy, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,214
4% above
$34,635 per capita
Home Value
$125,300
56% below
Zillow: $254,938
Median Rent
$760/mo
35% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Amboy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
44%
Rent
65%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amboy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Amboy residents earn a median household income of $78,214 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,635. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 343 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Amboy is $125,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,938. Median rent is $760/month, with 27.5% 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 1938.

Education

19.0% of adults in Amboy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Amboy has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population553
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,784/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,214
Per Capita$34,635
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$611M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,300
Rent$760
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$254,938
Housing Units282
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,012/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,045 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Amboy was founded in 1879.
The median home in Amboy was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.