Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Hugo is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 16,076. Residents earn $114,057 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hugo receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Hugo stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hugo is $114,057, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Hugo among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Hugo is $394,200, 40% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,896 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hugo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,057 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,830 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,167 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,241 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,011 |
| County GDP | $17,078M |
| Restaurants | 458 |
| Healthcare | 845 |
| Retail | 692 |
| Manufacturing | 215 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,819 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.48% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Census Median | $394,200 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $427,620 |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $208 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 15.9% |
| Inventory | 63 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,896 |
| 63% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,819 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.48% |
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,820/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 845 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.2 inches |
| 13% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 940 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 33.5 sq mi (86.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1642°N, 92.9601°W |
| County FIPS | 27163 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Total Area | 33.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 845 |
| Restaurants | 458 |
| Retail Stores | 692 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |