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Grand Meadow, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
954 Population 1,403/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $46,872 per capita
$169,100 Home Value $256,305 Zillow
$498 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 1,990 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,100 home value, $498/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Meadow, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$46,872 per capita
Home Value
$169,100
40% below
Zillow: $256,305
Median Rent
$498/mo
57% below
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
184/100K
52% below
1,990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
15% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Grand Meadow Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
60%
Rent
43%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grand Meadow a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grand Meadow residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,872. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grand Meadow is $169,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,305. Median rent is $498/month, with 24.0% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Grand Meadow reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,990/100K.

Education

28.5% of adults in Grand Meadow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grand Meadow has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population954
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,403/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$46,872
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,100
Rent$498
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$256,305
Housing Units448
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent184/100K
Property1,990/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,955/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,353 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Grand Meadow was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.