At a Glance
Median Income
$87,295
$42,156 per capita
Home Value
$264,500
Zillow: $322,058
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
783/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Kasson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kasson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kasson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kasson residents earn a median household income of $87,295 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,156. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kasson is $264,500 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,058. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 32.0% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Kasson reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 783/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Kasson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kasson has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,964
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,990/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,295
Per Capita$42,156
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,178
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,500
Rent$1,066
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$322,058
Housing Units2,659
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property783/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault92/100K
Burglary46/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,258 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed249 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kasson was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 249 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.