At a Glance
Median Income
$60,682
$30,949 per capita
Home Value
$110,900
Zillow: $139,464
Median Rent
$536/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
17.6% smoking rate
How Tracy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tracy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tracy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tracy residents earn a median household income of $60,682 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,949. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 859 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tracy is $110,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,464. Median rent is $536/month, with 19.1% 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 1961.
Education
16.3% of adults in Tracy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tracy has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,869
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,682
Per Capita$30,949
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$2,100M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,900
Rent$536
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$139,464
Housing Units898
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,490/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,378 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Tracy was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.