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Canby, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lac qui Parle County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,563 Population 698/sq mi density
$58,839 Median Income $33,072 per capita
$131,800 Home Value $186,773 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,839 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,800 home value, $600/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Canby, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,839
22% below
$33,072 per capita
Home Value
$131,800
53% below
Zillow: $186,773
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Canby Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
47%
Rent
52%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canby a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canby residents earn a median household income of $58,839 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,072. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canby is $131,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,773. Median rent is $600/month, with 21.3% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Canby reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.4% of adults in Canby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canby has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,563
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density698/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,839
Per Capita$33,072
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$435M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,800
Rent$600
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$186,773
Housing Units799
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,964/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,214 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Canby was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.