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Garvin, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Murray County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
90 Population 321/sq mi density
$41,000 Median Income $53,209 per capita
$50,000 Home Value $89,013 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Garvin, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,000
45% below
$53,209 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
82% below
Zillow: $89,013
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
756/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Garvin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
18%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garvin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garvin residents earn a median household income of $41,000 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,209. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 341 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garvin is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $89,013. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.

Safety & Crime

Garvin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 756/100K.

Education

7.0% of adults in Garvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garvin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population90
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,000
Per Capita$53,209
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$721M
Avg Weekly Wage$943

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$89,013
Housing Units48
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property756/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,092/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,530 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Garvin was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.