At a Glance
Median Income
$86,731
$30,590 per capita
Home Value
$230,300
Zillow: $294,033
Median Rent
$775/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.3% smoking rate
How Goodhue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goodhue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goodhue a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goodhue residents earn a median household income of $86,731 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,590. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goodhue is $230,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,033. Median rent is $775/month, with 26.7% 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 1982.
Education
19.0% of adults in Goodhue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goodhue has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,261
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density1,146/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,731
Per Capita$30,590
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$3,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,300
Rent$775
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$294,033
Housing Units400
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,136 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Goodhue was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.