Sleepy Eye, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County
Sleepy Eye, MN
At a Glance
How Sleepy Eye Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sleepy Eye's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sleepy Eye a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sleepy Eye residents earn a median household income of $64,811 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,186. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 902 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sleepy Eye is $138,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,609. Median rent is $757/month, with 51.0% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Sleepy Eye reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 544/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Sleepy Eye hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sleepy Eye has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches.