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Chatfield, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Fillmore County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
2,693 Population 1,040/sq mi density
$91,912 Median Income $41,345 per capita
$216,000 Home Value $351,503 Zillow
$645 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,912 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,000 home value, $645/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chatfield, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,912
22% above
$41,345 per capita
Home Value
$216,000
23% below
Zillow: $351,503
Median Rent
$645/mo
45% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
6% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Chatfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
122%
Home Value
77%
Rent
55%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chatfield a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chatfield residents earn a median household income of $91,912 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,345. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 802 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chatfield is $216,000 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,503. Median rent is $645/month, with 25.8% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Chatfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

31.6% of adults in Chatfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chatfield has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,693
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,040/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,912
Per Capita$41,345
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$877M
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,000
Rent$645
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$351,503
Housing Units1,124
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,032/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,032 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Chatfield was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.