Minnesota
Goodview is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 4,104. Residents earn $75,375 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Goodview receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Goodview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Goodview is $75,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Goodview is $215,200, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $884 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Goodview is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 99 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,365 per 100,000, 30% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Goodview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 37.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,375 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,454 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,302 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 401 |
| County GDP | $731M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,359 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.03% |
| Commute Time | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $215,200 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $884 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,359 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.03% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,033/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Total Violent | 99.3/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 49.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 49.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,365.1/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 248.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,017.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 99.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.4 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,849/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0688°N, 91.7146°W |
| County FIPS | 55011 |
Winner: Republican by 30.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.6% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,849/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |