Vernon Center, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
326 Population 665/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $35,844 per capita
$130,400 Home Value $254,037 Zillow
$967 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,400 home value, $967/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Vernon Center, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$35,844 per capita
Home Value
$130,400
54% below
Zillow: $254,037
Median Rent
$967/mo
17% below
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Vernon Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
46%
Rent
83%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vernon Center a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vernon Center residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,844. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 343 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vernon Center is $130,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,037. Median rent is $967/month, with 15.0% 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 1938.

Education

20.1% of adults in Vernon Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vernon Center has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population326
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density665/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$35,844
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$611M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,400
Rent$967
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$254,037
Housing Units146
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,012/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,024 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Vernon Center was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.