Aurora, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,897 Population 513/sq mi density
$42,406 Median Income $29,475 per capita
$88,700 Home Value $164,435 Zillow
$471 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,406 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,700 home value, $471/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Aurora, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,406
44% below
$29,475 per capita
Home Value
$88,700
69% below
Zillow: $164,435
Median Rent
$471/mo
60% below
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F

How Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
31%
Rent
40%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aurora residents earn a median household income of $42,406 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,475. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aurora is $88,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,435. Median rent is $471/month, with 24.1% 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 1955.

Education

16.8% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Aurora has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,897
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,406
Per Capita$29,475
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,700
Rent$471
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$164,435
Housing Units1,077
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation1,494 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Aurora was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.