Bricelyn, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
385 Population 1,328/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $29,404 per capita
$49,500 Home Value $153,470 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,500 home value, $575/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bricelyn, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$29,404 per capita
Home Value
$49,500
82% below
Zillow: $153,470
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Bricelyn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
18%
Rent
49%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bricelyn a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bricelyn residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,404. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bricelyn is $49,500 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,470. Median rent is $575/month, with 17.3% 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 1940.

Education

11.1% of adults in Bricelyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bricelyn has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population385
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density1,328/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$29,404
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,500
Rent$575
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$153,470
Housing Units209
Rent Burden17.3%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,137/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,181 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bricelyn was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.