At a Glance
Median Income
$91,370
$73,295 per capita
Home Value
$348,600
Zillow: $370,592
Median Rent
$1,119/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Mound Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mound's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mound a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mound residents earn a median household income of $91,370 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,295. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,874 business establishments, including 188 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mound is $348,600 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,592. Median rent is $1,119/month, with 25.0% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Mound reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 736/100K.
Education
42.9% of adults in Mound hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mound has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population9,176
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density3,208/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,370
Per Capita$73,295
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$7,614M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$348,600
Rent$1,119
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$370,592
Housing Units4,660
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property736/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death3,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation944 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Mound was built in 1972.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 188 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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