At a Glance
Median Income
$44,083
$43,595 per capita
Home Value
$105,500
Zillow: $254,663
Median Rent
$661/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
16.8% smoking rate
How Verndale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Verndale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Verndale 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
Verndale residents earn a median household income of $44,083 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,595. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Verndale is $105,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,663. Median rent is $661/month, with 21.1% 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 1970.
Education
13.8% of adults in Verndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Verndale has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population479
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density465/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,083
Per Capita$43,595
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,500
Rent$661
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$254,663
Housing Units271
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,348 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Verndale was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.