At a Glance
Median Income
$65,259
$40,467 per capita
Home Value
$224,800
Zillow: $280,070
Median Rent
$954/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
2,596/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Red Wing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red Wing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Red Wing a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Red Wing residents earn a median household income of $65,259 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,467. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Wing is $224,800 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,070. Median rent is $954/month, with 31.5% 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.
Safety & Crime
Red Wing reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,596/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Red Wing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Wing has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population16,660
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,259
Per Capita$40,467
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,800
Rent$954
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$280,070
Housing Units7,632
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property2,596/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault183/100K
Burglary402/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation680 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Red Wing was founded in 1857.
The median home in Red Wing was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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