New Auburn, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sibley County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
453 Population 666/sq mi density
$68,977 Median Income $34,027 per capita
$140,900 Home Value $242,862 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,977 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,900 home value, $900/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

New Auburn, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,977
8% below
$34,027 per capita
Home Value
$140,900
50% below
Zillow: $242,862
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How New Auburn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
50%
Rent
77%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Auburn a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Auburn residents earn a median household income of $68,977 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,027. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Auburn is $140,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,862. Median rent is $900/month, with 31.5% 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 1963.

Education

10.6% of adults in New Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Auburn has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population453
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,977
Per Capita$34,027
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$722M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,900
Rent$900
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$242,862
Housing Units218
Rent Burden31.5%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation1,010 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in New Auburn was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.