At a Glance
Median Income
$134,491
$47,475 per capita
Home Value
$440,200
Zillow: $380,165
Violent Crime
218/100K
1,769/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Nowthen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nowthen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nowthen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nowthen residents earn a median household income of $134,491 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,475. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,852 business establishments, including 547 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nowthen is $440,200 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,165. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Nowthen reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,769/100K.
Education
40.3% of adults in Nowthen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nowthen has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,539
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,491
Per Capita$47,475
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value$440,200
Rent
Ownership97.5%
Zillow$380,165
Housing Units1,458
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent218/100K
Property1,769/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation929 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Nowthen was built in 1994.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 547 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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