Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Red Wing is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 16,660. Residents earn $65,259 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Red Wing receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Red Wing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Red Wing is $65,259, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Red Wing is $224,800, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Red Wing is below the national average at 218 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,080 per 100,000, 57% above the national average.
26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Red Wing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,259 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,467 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,110 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,024 |
| County GDP | $1,545M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 78 |
| Retail | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.59% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $224,800 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $280,070 |
| Median List Price | $284,900 |
| Median List Price | $284,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $154 |
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 18.4% |
| Inventory | 38 |
| Census Median Rent | $954 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,295 |
| Rent Burden | 31.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.59% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,140/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Total Violent | 217.8/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 72.6/100K |
| Robbery | 12.1/100K |
| Assault | 133.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,079.6/100K |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 496.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,426.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 157.3/100K |
| Arson | 6.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5813°N, 92.6050°W |
| County FIPS | 55093 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.2% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Total Area | 34.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |