At a Glance
Median Income
$66,875
$39,454 per capita
Home Value
$275,000
Zillow: $306,938
Median Rent
$1,222/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
1,901/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
12.8% smoking rate
How Osseo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Osseo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Osseo 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
Osseo residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,454. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,785 business establishments, including 3,018 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Osseo is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,938. Median rent is $1,222/month, with 28.3% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Osseo reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,901/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Osseo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osseo has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,601
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density3,515/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$39,454
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$193,617M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,734
Housing
A
Home Value$275,000
Rent$1,222
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$306,938
Housing Units1,285
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property1,901/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,600/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation887 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Osseo was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 3,018 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 60 fatal vehicle crashes.