Medina, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

Medina is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 6,858. Residents earn $219,181 per year, which is 192% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,858 Population 268/sq mi density
$219,181 Median Income $113,838 per capita
$660,800 Home Value $819,254 Zillow
$1,421 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
19 Violent Crime/100K 1,942 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$219,181 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$660,800 home value, $1,421/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K (95% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $219,181
192% higher than US avg
Home Value $660,800
134% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 19/100K
95% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 67.6%
101% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,421
22% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.1%
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

How Medina Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,858
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A+
Median Income$219,181
Per Capita$113,838
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$193,617M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$660,800
Rent$1,421
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$819,254

Crime

F
Violent19/100K
Property1,942/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary170/100K

Health

Obesity23.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,020 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.6%
High School+96.8%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute25 min
Libraries41

Is Medina a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Medina receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Medina stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Medina is $219,181, which is significantly higher than the national average — 192% above $75,149. This places Medina among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Medina is $660,800, making it a premium housing market at 134% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,421 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Medina is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,942 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Medina is a highly educated community — 67.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Medina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Medina has a population of 6,858 with a density of 268 people per square mile. The median age is 40.7 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.1%), with 3.2% Black.

Population

6,858
Total Population
268
People / sq mi
40.7yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
25.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Medina vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.6%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.4%
15% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Medina vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Medina is $219,181, which is 192% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Medina vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$219,181
192% above US avg
Per Capita Income$113,838
Avg Weekly Wage$1,734
IRS Avg AGI$115,538

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg
Establishments (County)44,785
County GDP$193,617M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,018
Healthcare5,330
Retail3,721
Manufacturing1,443

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,736
121% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Work from Home40.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Medina is $660,800, 134% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,421 (22% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $819,254.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$660,800
134% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$819,254
Median List Price$799,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$799,000
$/Sq Ft$271
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops15.6%
Inventory32

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,421
22% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,736
121% above US avg
Effective Rate1.17%
In Medina, 23.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 14.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Medina vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.1%
28% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure23.4%
Asthma9.1%
COPD3.0%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity14.0%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress13.3%
Physical Distress7.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Checkup Rate73.6%
Premature Death6,600/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities5,330
Medina has a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents, 95% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,942 per 100,000 (1% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Medina vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent18.9/100K
95% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault18.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,941.9/100K
1% below US avg
Burglary169.7/100K
Theft1,734.5/100K
Vehicle Theft37.7/100K
Arson37.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)60

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Medina has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area25.6 sq mi (66.2 km²)
Population Density268/sq mi
Coordinates45.0345°N, 93.5756°W
County FIPS27053
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 67.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (101% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 42.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 27.5%
D 70.2%

Winner: Democrat by 42.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+67.6%
101% above US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score6.08
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density268/sq mi
Total Area25.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries41
Healthcare Facilities5,330
Restaurants3,018
Retail Stores3,721

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)60
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Work from Home40.8%

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