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Darwin, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County
Darwin, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Darwin a Good Place to Live?
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $353,911. 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.
Safety & Crime
Darwin reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,022/100K.
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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.