Madelia, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Blue Earth County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,380 Population 1,576/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $33,875 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $190,665 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $795/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Madelia, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,500
3% above
$33,875 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
44% below
Zillow: $190,665
Median Rent
$795/mo
32% below
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Madelia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
56%
Rent
68%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Madelia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Madelia residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,875. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,150 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Madelia is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,665. Median rent is $795/month, with 19.9% 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 1956.

Education

18.9% of adults in Madelia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Madelia has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,380
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,576/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$33,875
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$5,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$795
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$190,665
Housing Units931
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,005 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Madelia was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.