Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Le Center is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,514. Residents earn $66,864 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Le Center receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Le Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Le Center is $66,864, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Le Center is $189,800, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Le Center has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 37.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 81.3% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.7% |
| 40% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,864 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,414 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,053 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,276 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 790 |
| County GDP | $1,243M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,786 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.52% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $189,800 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $316,509 |
| Median List Price | $295,000 |
| Median List Price | $295,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $165 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $856 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,786 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.52% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,478/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,051 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3866°N, 93.7311°W |
| County FIPS | 27079 |
Winner: Republican by 33.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,496/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |