At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$31,731 per capita
Home Value
$143,400
Zillow: $215,367
Median Rent
$725/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
15.9% smoking rate
How Upsala Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Upsala's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Upsala a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Upsala residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,731. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Upsala is $143,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,367. Median rent is $725/month, with 21.9% 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 1966.
Education
13.6% of adults in Upsala hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Upsala has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population394
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$31,731
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,400
Rent$725
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$215,367
Housing Units218
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,196 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Upsala was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.