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Preston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Fillmore County County
Preston, MN
At a Glance
How Preston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Preston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Preston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Preston residents earn a median household income of $60,438 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,526. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 802 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Preston is $169,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,689. Median rent is $649/month, with 26.0% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Preston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 233/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Preston has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.