Oslo, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Walsh County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
297 Population 803/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $32,822 per capita
$101,800 Home Value $173,753 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Oslo, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$32,822 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
64% below
Zillow: $173,753
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Oslo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
36%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oslo 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

Oslo residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,822. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 519 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oslo is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,753. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

10.9% of adults in Oslo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oslo has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population297
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density803/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$32,822
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,027M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$173,753
Housing Units139
Rent Burden25.8%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,772/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation808 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Oslo was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.