At a Glance
Median Income
$90,148
$42,711 per capita
Home Value
$294,500
Zillow: $343,011
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
1,076/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
13.4% smoking rate
How Mounds View Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mounds View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mounds View a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mounds View residents earn a median household income of $90,148 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,711. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,457 business establishments, including 1,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mounds View is $294,500 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,011. Median rent is $1,216/month, with 29.6% 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.
Safety & Crime
Mounds View reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,076/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Mounds View hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mounds View 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 36.
Data Overview
People
Population12,992
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density3,200/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,148
Per Capita$42,711
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$294,500
Rent$1,216
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$343,011
Housing Units5,359
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent189/100K
Property1,076/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation906 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Mounds View was founded in 1958.
The median home in Mounds View was built in 1975.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.