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Gaylord, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sibley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,074 Population 1,097/sq mi density
$60,500 Median Income $32,543 per capita
$163,300 Home Value $242,862 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
403 Violent Crime/100K 1,744 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,500 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,300 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
403 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Gaylord, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,500
19% below
$32,543 per capita
Home Value
$163,300
42% below
Zillow: $242,862
Median Rent
$739/mo
36% below
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
403/100K
6% above
1,744/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
258 sunny days/yr

How Gaylord Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
58%
Rent
64%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gaylord 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

Gaylord residents earn a median household income of $60,500 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,543. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gaylord is $163,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,862. Median rent is $739/month, with 29.6% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Gaylord reports 403 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,744/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.4% of adults in Gaylord hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gaylord has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,074
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,097/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,500
Per Capita$32,543
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$722M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,300
Rent$739
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$242,862
Housing Units993
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent403/100K
Property1,744/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault179/100K
Burglary492/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation988 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Gaylord was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.