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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 88.6% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.4% |
| 15% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $219,181 |
| 192% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $113,838 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,734 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $115,538 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 44,785 |
| County GDP | $193,617M |
| Restaurants | 3,018 |
| Healthcare | 5,330 |
| Retail | 3,721 |
| Manufacturing | 1,443 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,736 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.17% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 40.8% |
| Census Median | $660,800 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $819,254 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| Median List Price | $799,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $271 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 15.6% |
| Inventory | 32 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,421 |
| 22% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,736 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.17% |
| Obesity | 23.1% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.0% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 13.3% |
| Physical Distress | 7.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,600/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,330 |
| Total Violent | 18.9/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 18.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,941.9/100K |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 169.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,734.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 37.7/100K |
| Arson | 37.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 60 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 25.6 sq mi (66.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0345°N, 93.5756°W |
| County FIPS | 27053 |
Winner: Democrat by 42.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 67.6% |
| 101% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Total Area | 25.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 41 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,330 |
| Restaurants | 3,018 |
| Retail Stores | 3,721 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 60 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 40.8% |