At a Glance
Median Income
$54,750
$29,270 per capita
Home Value
$155,000
Zillow: $243,371
Median Rent
$1,725/mo
47.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
15.1% smoking rate
How Pemberton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pemberton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pemberton 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
Pemberton residents earn a median household income of $54,750 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,270. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pemberton is $155,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,371. Median rent is $1,725/month, with 47.5% 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.
Education
16.4% of adults in Pemberton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pemberton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population236
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density1,242/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,750
Per Capita$29,270
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$1,725
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$243,371
Housing Units106
Rent Burden47.5%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,047 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Pemberton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.