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North Mankato, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Blue Earth County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
14,212 Population 2,207/sq mi density
$77,571 Median Income $48,756 per capita
$252,700 Home Value $304,888 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
100 Violent Crime/100K 887 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,571 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$252,700 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.0% bachelor's degree or higher

North Mankato, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,571
3% above
$48,756 per capita
Home Value
$252,700
10% below
Zillow: $304,888
Median Rent
$918/mo
21% below
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
100/100K
74% below
887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%
28% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How North Mankato Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
90%
Rent
79%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Mankato a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Mankato residents earn a median household income of $77,571 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,756. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,150 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Mankato is $252,700 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,888. Median rent is $918/month, with 25.2% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

North Mankato reports 100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 887/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

43.0% of adults in North Mankato hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Mankato has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population14,212
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,207/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,571
Per Capita$48,756
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$5,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$252,700
Rent$918
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$304,888
Housing Units6,096
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent100/100K
Property887/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary114/100K

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation995 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute15 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in North Mankato was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.