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Hartland, MN

Minnesota

Hartland is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 400. Residents earn $64,833 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
400 Population 1,481/sq mi density
$64,833 Median Income $35,286 per capita
$135,600 Home Value $153,592 Zillow
$506 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,833 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,600 home value, $506/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,833
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $135,600
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.0%
17% lower than US avg
Median Rent $506
56% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 13.0%
261% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

How Hartland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population400
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,481/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,833
Per Capita$35,286
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,740M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,600
Rent$506
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$153,592
Housing Units190
Rent Burden15.8%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Uninsured8.1%
Smoking15.8%
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,255 ft (383 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.8%
Libraries1

Is Hartland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hartland receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hartland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hartland is $64,833, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hartland is $135,600, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $506 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Hartland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Hartland has a population of 400 with a density of 1,481 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

400
Total Population
1,481
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.5%
Female 42.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Hartland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hartland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hartland is $64,833, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Hartland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,833
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,286
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
IRS Avg AGI$64,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)832
County GDP$1,740M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare66
Retail131
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,279
22% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hartland is $135,600, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $506 (56% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $153,592.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,600
52% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$153,592
Median List Price$124,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$124,900
$/Sq Ft$225
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$506
56% below US avg
Rent Burden15.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.3%
Housing Units190
Median Year Built1960

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,279
22% above US avg
Effective Rate3.16%
In Hartland, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.8% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hartland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.2%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.8%
13% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.7%
Physical Inactivity24.8%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress11.6%
Short Sleep34.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.4%
Uninsured8.1%
6% below US avg
Checkup Rate71.3%
Dental Visits61.3%
Premature Death7,899/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access61.1%
Healthcare Facilities66
Hartland has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall39.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,255 ft (383 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,481/sq mi
Coordinates43.8042°N, 93.4844°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.3-point margin. 92.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 21.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
17% below US avg
High School+98.2%
Graduate Degree+15.8%
School Test Score6.08
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,481/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.8%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants73
Retail Stores131

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.0%

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