Stewart, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · McLeod County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
570 Population 704/sq mi density
$62,692 Median Income $31,437 per capita
$115,900 Home Value $270,165 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,692 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,900 home value, $735/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Stewart, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,692
17% below
$31,437 per capita
Home Value
$115,900
59% below
Zillow: $270,165
Median Rent
$735/mo
37% below
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Stewart Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
41%
Rent
63%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stewart a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stewart residents earn a median household income of $62,692 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,437. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stewart is $115,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,165. Median rent is $735/month, with 36.7% 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 1944.

Education

5.4% of adults in Stewart hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stewart has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population570
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,692
Per Capita$31,437
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,900
Rent$735
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$270,165
Housing Units243
Rent Burden36.7%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation1,067 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Stewart was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.