At a Glance
Median Income
$72,105
$35,009 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
Zillow: $218,453
Median Rent
$791/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
40/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Paynesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paynesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paynesville 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
Paynesville residents earn a median household income of $72,105 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,009. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paynesville is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,453. Median rent is $791/month, with 23.9% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Paynesville reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 40/100K. The murder rate is 39.8/100K.
Education
27.9% of adults in Paynesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paynesville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,476
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,081/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,105
Per Capita$35,009
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent$791
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$218,453
Housing Units1,167
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property40/100K
Murder39.8/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary40/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,175 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Paynesville was founded in 1857.
The median home in Paynesville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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