Annandale, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,365 Population 1,052/sq mi density
$50,536 Median Income $31,558 per capita
$195,100 Home Value $413,440 Zillow
$967 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
87 Violent Crime/100K 580 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,536 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$195,100 home value, $967/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Annandale, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,536
33% below
$31,558 per capita
Home Value
$195,100
31% below
Zillow: $413,440
Median Rent
$967/mo
17% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
77% below
580/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Annandale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
69%
Rent
83%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Annandale a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Annandale residents earn a median household income of $50,536 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,558. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Annandale is $195,100 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,440. Median rent is $967/month, with 30.7% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Annandale reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 580/100K.

Education

24.8% of adults in Annandale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Annandale has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,365
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,052/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,536
Per Capita$31,558
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,100
Rent$967
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$413,440
Housing Units1,379
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent87/100K
Property580/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.8 in/yr
Elevation1,062 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Annandale was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.