Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Aurora is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,897. Residents earn $42,406 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Aurora receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Aurora offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Aurora is $42,406, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Aurora is $88,700, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $471 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Aurora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,406 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,475 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,234 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,646 |
| County GDP | $13,874M |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 793 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $88,700 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $149,627 |
| Census Median Rent | $471 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.00% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,681/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.1 inches |
| 26% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,494 ft (455 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5316°N, 92.2410°W |
| County FIPS | 27137 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Retail Stores | 793 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |