Minnesota
New Auburn is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 453. Residents earn $68,977 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Auburn receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. New Auburn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Auburn is $68,977, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in New Auburn is $140,900, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
New Auburn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches, including 50.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 86.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.0% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,977 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,027 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,016 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,803 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 405 |
| County GDP | $722M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,569 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.53% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $140,900 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,569 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.53% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,589/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.7 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 666/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6728°N, 94.2320°W |
| County FIPS | 27143 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.6% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 666/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.3% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |