Minnesota
Dexter is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 359. Residents earn $87,083 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dexter receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Dexter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dexter is $87,083, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Dexter is $173,300, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $859 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Dexter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches, including 50.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,083 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,239 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,174 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,979 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 900 |
| County GDP | $2,995M |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Healthcare | 109 |
| Retail | 119 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,183 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.41% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $173,300 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $274,797 |
| Census Median Rent | $859 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 70.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,183 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.41% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,955/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.4 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,412 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7194°N, 92.7017°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27099 |
Winner: Republican by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.2% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.2% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Retail Stores | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |