Prinsburg, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Yellow Medicine County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
615 Population 609/sq mi density
$105,323 Median Income $42,314 per capita
$186,800 Home Value $232,742 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,323 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,800 home value, $933/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Prinsburg, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,323
40% above
$42,314 per capita
Home Value
$186,800
34% below
Zillow: $232,742
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
10% above
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Prinsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Prinsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
140%
Home Value
66%
Rent
80%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prinsburg a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Prinsburg residents earn a median household income of $105,323 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,314. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prinsburg is $186,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,742. Median rent is $933/month, with 26.3% 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

37.1% of adults in Prinsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prinsburg has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population615
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,323
Per Capita$42,314
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$784M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,800
Rent$933
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$232,742
Housing Units213
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,670/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,102 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Prinsburg was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.