Eden Valley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,077 Population 804/sq mi density
$62,188 Median Income $27,627 per capita
$150,800 Home Value $295,219 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,188 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,800 home value, $908/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Eden Valley, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,188
17% below
$27,627 per capita
Home Value
$150,800
47% below
Zillow: $295,219
Median Rent
$908/mo
22% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Eden Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
53%
Rent
78%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eden Valley 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

Eden Valley residents earn a median household income of $62,188 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,627. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% 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 Eden Valley is $150,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,219. Median rent is $908/month, with 24.2% 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 1972.

Education

9.5% of adults in Eden Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eden Valley has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,077
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density804/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,188
Per Capita$27,627
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,800
Rent$908
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$295,219
Housing Units404
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.8 in/yr
Elevation1,115 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Eden Valley was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.