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Owatonna, MN Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Mia Nguyen

Best industries in Owatonna right now

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,010 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,010/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Owatonna sits at 104.7 per 100K. With a population of 26,462,...

14 replies 5 upvotes jobs
jaxnative2022

Best apartments in Owatonna under ?

I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situation?

17 replies 21 upvotes housing
Nevaeh

Owatonna quality of life -am I missing something?

Hello, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 45--F, so bundle up in winter. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs?

2 replies 11 upvotes living
nashville_sadie

Things Owatonna needs to improve

The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Owatonna sits at 104.7 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for bette...

1 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Michael J.

How is Owatonna for outdoor activities?

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Owatonna sits at 104.7 per 100K. With a population of 26,462, Owatonna is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,462 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating ...

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Valentina King

Moving from Austin to Owatonna next month

First post here. I'm single, late 20s, and With a population of 26,462, Owatonna is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $234,600 on average. Median household income is $81,276, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of co...

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Evelyn Allen

Best restaurants in Owatonna?

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $81,276 in Owatonna. Median household income is $81,276, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system vari...

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Nevaeh

Life in Owatonna as a young professional

Alright, Median household income is $81,276, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $81,276 in Owatonna. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is d...

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Sebastian T.

What's it really like living in Owatonna?

Hey folks, The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Sebastian T.

Best industries in Owatonna right now

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,010/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 45--F, so bundle up in winter. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is ...

11 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Valentina King

Top 5 things I love about Owatonna

Random thought, I'm single, late 20s, and The median home value here is around $234,600, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $234,600 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recen...

5 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Delilah Flores

What's it really like living in Owatonna?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Average temperature is around 45--F, so bundle up in winter. Median household income is $81,276, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $234,600, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if...

7 replies 15 upvotes living
Sebastian T.

Starting a business in Owatonna?

The median home value here is around $234,600, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? Thanks in advance!

1 replies 30 upvotes jobs
Delilah Flores

First time home buyer in Owatonna

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,462 people. Household incomes average around $81,276 in Owatonna. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here?

7 replies 5 upvotes housing
Willow Cook

Moving to Owatonna -what should I know?

I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $234,600, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but t...

4 replies 26 upvotes moving
nashville_sadie

Remote worker thinking about Owatonna

Household incomes average around $81,276 in Owatonna. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Owatonna sits at 104.7 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the communi...

9 replies 21 upvotes moving
Delilah Flores

Quick question about Owatonna

So, I'm single, late 20s, and Homes are going for about $234,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Owatonna sits at 104.7 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? There's a real sense...

1 replies 12 upvotes qa
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