Nicollet, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nicollet County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
966 Population 1,062/sq mi density
$80,500 Median Income $39,924 per capita
$214,100 Home Value $328,900 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,500 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,100 home value, $862/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Nicollet, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,500
7% above
$39,924 per capita
Home Value
$214,100
24% below
Zillow: $328,900
Median Rent
$862/mo
26% below
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Nicollet Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
76%
Rent
74%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nicollet a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nicollet residents earn a median household income of $80,500 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,924. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 849 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nicollet is $214,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,900. Median rent is $862/month, with 24.1% 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 1981.

Education

18.2% of adults in Nicollet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nicollet has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population966
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,062/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,500
Per Capita$39,924
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,100
Rent$862
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$328,900
Housing Units368
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,160/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation986 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Nicollet was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.