Owatonna, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Steele County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
26,462 Population 1,744/sq mi density
$81,276 Median Income $41,718 per capita
$234,600 Home Value $298,885 Zillow
$1,010 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
147 Violent Crime/100K 843 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,276 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$234,600 home value, $1,010/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Owatonna, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,276
8% above
$41,718 per capita
Home Value
$234,600
17% below
Zillow: $298,885
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
13% below
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
61% below
843/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
4% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Owatonna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
83%
Rent
87%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Owatonna a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Owatonna residents earn a median household income of $81,276 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,718. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,130 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Owatonna is $234,600 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,885. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 34.7% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Owatonna reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 843/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

32.3% of adults in Owatonna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Owatonna has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26,462
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,744/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,276
Per Capita$41,718
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$2,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,190

Housing

A+
Home Value$234,600
Rent$1,010
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$298,885
Housing Units11,297
Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

F
Violent147/100K
Property843/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary109/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,151/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation1,134 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed289 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Owatonna was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 289 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.