At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$30,258 per capita
Home Value
$142,500
Zillow: $386,128
Median Rent
$775/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.0% smoking rate
How Darwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Darwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Darwin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Darwin residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,258. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Darwin is $142,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,128. Median rent is $775/month, with 22.5% 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 1975.
Education
15.4% of adults in Darwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darwin has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population385
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density193/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$30,258
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,500
Rent$775
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$386,128
Housing Units167
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation1,136 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Darwin was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.