Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Upsala is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 394. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Upsala receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Upsala offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Upsala is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Upsala is $143,400, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Upsala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches, including 39.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,731 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,198 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,564 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,733 |
| County GDP | $12,618M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 529 |
| Retail | 642 |
| Manufacturing | 231 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.56% |
| Commute Time | 32.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $143,400 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $208,670 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.9% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 68.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.56% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.1 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,196 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8129°N, 94.5637°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27145 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.9% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 642 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 32.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |