At a Glance
Median Income
$114,057
$58,830 per capita
Home Value
$394,200
Zillow: $427,620
Median Rent
$1,896/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
2,656/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Hugo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hugo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hugo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hugo residents earn a median household income of $114,057 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,830. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,011 business establishments, including 458 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hugo is $394,200 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,620. Median rent is $1,896/month, with 32.9% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Hugo reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,656/100K.
Education
44.0% of adults in Hugo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hugo has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population16,076
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density480/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,057
Per Capita$58,830
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$17,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,167
Housing
A+
Home Value$394,200
Rent$1,896
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$427,620
Housing Units6,366
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property2,656/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation940 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Hugo was built in 2002.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 458 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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