New Richland, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,068 Population 1,810/sq mi density
$62,841 Median Income $30,029 per capita
$133,000 Home Value $266,005 Zillow
$544 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
330 Violent Crime/100K 1,073 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,841 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,000 home value, $544/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

New Richland, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,841
16% below
$30,029 per capita
Home Value
$133,000
53% below
Zillow: $266,005
Median Rent
$544/mo
53% below
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
330/100K
13% below
1,073/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How New Richland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
47%
Rent
47%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Richland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Richland residents earn a median household income of $62,841 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,029. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Richland is $133,000 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,005. Median rent is $544/month, with 30.9% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

New Richland reports 330 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,073/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in New Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Richland has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,068
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,810/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,841
Per Capita$30,029
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,000
Rent$544
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$266,005
Housing Units430
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent330/100K
Property1,073/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,899/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,186 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in New Richland was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.