Austin, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
26,167 Population 1,943/sq mi density
$66,488 Median Income $31,165 per capita
$155,100 Home Value $190,664 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
191 Violent Crime/100K 1,617 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,488 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,100 home value, $860/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Austin, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,488
12% below
$31,165 per capita
Home Value
$155,100
45% below
Zillow: $190,664
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
191/100K
50% below
1,617/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Austin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
55%
Rent
74%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Austin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Austin residents earn a median household income of $66,488 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,165. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Austin is $155,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,664. Median rent is $860/month, with 27.6% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Austin reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,617/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

23.2% of adults in Austin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Austin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26,167
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,943/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,488
Per Capita$31,165
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,100
Rent$860
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$190,664
Housing Units10,947
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent191/100K
Property1,617/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault126/100K
Burglary168/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,955/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,213 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Austin was founded in 1853.
The median home in Austin was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.