Minnesota
Goodhue is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,261. Residents earn $86,731 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Goodhue receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Goodhue stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Goodhue is $86,731, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Goodhue is $230,300, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Goodhue has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 43.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 92.3% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.7% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,731 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,590 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,164 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,551 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,388 |
| County GDP | $3,916M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 158 |
| Retail | 173 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,437 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $230,300 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $282,144 |
| Median List Price | $345,000 |
| Median List Price | $345,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $167 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $755 |
| 1 Bedroom | $901 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,095 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,523 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,837 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,437 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,296/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 158 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 1,136 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3994°N, 92.6255°W |
| County FIPS | 27049 |
Winner: Republican by 16.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.33 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,146/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 158 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 173 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |