At a Glance
Median Income
$68,125
$30,771 per capita
Home Value
$164,600
Zillow: $187,117
Median Rent
$750/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.8% smoking rate
How Meire Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meire Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meire Grove a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meire Grove residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,771. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meire Grove is $164,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,117. Median rent is $750/month, with 18.0% 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 1975.
Education
29.9% of adults in Meire Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meire Grove has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population170
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density436/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$30,771
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,600
Rent$750
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$187,117
Housing Units61
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,277 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Meire Grove was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.