Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
North Mankato is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 14,212. Residents earn $77,571 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, North Mankato receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. North Mankato offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Mankato is $77,571, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in North Mankato is $252,700, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in North Mankato is below the national average at 193 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,896 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
North Mankato has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 38.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,571 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,756 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,190 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,150 |
| County GDP | $5,641M |
| Restaurants | 171 |
| Healthcare | 317 |
| Retail | 276 |
| Manufacturing | 81 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,631 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.83% |
| Commute Time | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |
| Census Median | $252,700 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $304,888 |
| Census Median Rent | $918 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,631 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.83% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,843/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 317 |
| Total Violent | 193.3/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 52.1/100K |
| Robbery | 22.3/100K |
| Assault | 119.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,896.2/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 327.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,457.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 111.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 995 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1827°N, 94.0411°W |
| County FIPS | 27013 |
Winner: Republican by 1.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,207/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 317 |
| Restaurants | 171 |
| Retail Stores | 276 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |