At a Glance
Median Income
$64,826
$32,788 per capita
Home Value
$250,600
Zillow: $298,273
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
256/100K
3,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Mankato Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mankato's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mankato 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
Mankato residents earn a median household income of $64,826 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,788. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 790 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mankato is $250,600 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,273. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 29.7% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Mankato reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,404/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.2% of adults in Mankato hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mankato has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population44,882
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density2,258/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,826
Per Capita$32,788
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,600
Rent$1,089
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$298,273
Housing Units18,951
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent256/100K
Property3,404/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault161/100K
Burglary433/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,014 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute15 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Mankato was founded in 1852.
The median home in Mankato was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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