Medina, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hennepin County County

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 $841,104 Zillow
$1,421 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
14 Violent Crime/100K 690 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$219,181 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$660,800 home value, $1,421/mo rent
F
Safety
1.1 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Medina, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$219,181
192% above
$113,838 per capita
Home Value
$660,800
134% above
Zillow: $841,104
Median Rent
$1,421/mo
22% above
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
14/100K
96% below
690/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.6%
101% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
28% below
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Medina Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
292%
Home Value
234%
Rent
122%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
201%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Medina a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Medina residents earn a median household income of $219,181 , which is 192% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $113,838. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,785 business establishments, including 3,018 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Medina is $660,800 , 134% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $841,104. Median rent is $1,421/month, with 20.9% 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 2000.

Safety & Crime

Medina reports 14 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 690/100K.

Education

67.6% of adults in Medina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (101% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Medina has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population6,858
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$219,181
Per Capita$113,838
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$193,617M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,734

Housing

A+
Home Value$660,800
Rent$1,421
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$841,104
Housing Units2,364
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

F
Violent14/100K
Property690/100K

Health

Obesity23.1%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,600/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,020 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+33.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute25 min
Broadband99.1%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries41

Did You Know?

The median home in Medina was built in 2000.
40.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 3,018 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 60 fatal vehicle crashes.