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Edgerton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rock County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,207 Population 1,023/sq mi density
$66,739 Median Income $35,064 per capita
$132,800 Home Value $191,120 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 1,770 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,739 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,800 home value, $681/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Edgerton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,739
11% below
$35,064 per capita
Home Value
$132,800
53% below
Zillow: $191,120
Median Rent
$681/mo
41% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
62% below
1,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Edgerton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
47%
Rent
59%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edgerton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edgerton residents earn a median household income of $66,739 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,064. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edgerton is $132,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,120. Median rent is $681/month, with 24.8% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Edgerton reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,770/100K.

Education

28.6% of adults in Edgerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edgerton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,207
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,023/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,739
Per Capita$35,064
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,800
Rent$681
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$191,120
Housing Units567
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent144/100K
Property1,770/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,748/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,578 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute13 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Edgerton was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.