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Hutchinson, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · McLeod County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
14,629 Population 1,725/sq mi density
$71,730 Median Income $44,140 per capita
$210,300 Home Value $288,638 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
222 Violent Crime/100K 1,691 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,730 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,300 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hutchinson, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,730
5% below
$44,140 per capita
Home Value
$210,300
25% below
Zillow: $288,638
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
42% below
1,691/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
25% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Hutchinson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
75%
Rent
80%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hutchinson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hutchinson residents earn a median household income of $71,730 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,140. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hutchinson is $210,300 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,638. Median rent is $933/month, with 24.8% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Hutchinson reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,691/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.2% of adults in Hutchinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hutchinson has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population14,629
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,725/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,730
Per Capita$44,140
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,300
Rent$933
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$288,638
Housing Units6,753
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent222/100K
Property1,691/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault143/100K
Burglary229/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,068 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Hutchinson was founded in 1855.
The median home in Hutchinson was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.