Pemberton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Waseca County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
236 Population 1,242/sq mi density
$54,750 Median Income $29,270 per capita
$155,000 Home Value $243,371 Zillow
$1,725 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $1,725/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pemberton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,750
27% below
$29,270 per capita
Home Value
$155,000
45% below
Zillow: $243,371
Median Rent
$1,725/mo
48% above
47.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
55%
Rent
148%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
42%
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.