Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Preston is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,315. Residents earn $60,438 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Preston receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Preston stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Preston is $60,438, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Preston is $169,600, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $649 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Preston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 42.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,438 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,526 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $852 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,191 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 802 |
| County GDP | $877M |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,479 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.05% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
| Census Median | $169,600 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $254,689 |
| $/Sq Ft | $140 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 86.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $649 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,479 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.05% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,032/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.8 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6726°N, 92.0828°W |
| County FIPS | 27045 |
Winner: Republican by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |