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Northrop, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
212 Population 1,631/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $30,677 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $140,928 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
231 Violent Crime/100K 3,112 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $667/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Northrop, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$30,677 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
58% below
Zillow: $140,928
Median Rent
$667/mo
43% below
12.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
231/100K
39% below
3,112/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Northrop Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
42%
Rent
57%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northrop 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

Northrop residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,677. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northrop is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,928. Median rent is $667/month, with 12.5% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Northrop reports 231 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,112/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in Northrop hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Northrop has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population212
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,631/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$30,677
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$1,429M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$667
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$140,928
Housing Units111
Rent Burden12.5%

Crime

F
Violent231/100K
Property3,112/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,227/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,145 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute17 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Northrop was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.