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Vesta, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
311 Population 778/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $29,996 per capita
$104,300 Home Value $181,264 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Vesta, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$29,996 per capita
Home Value
$104,300
63% below
Zillow: $181,264
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Vesta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vesta 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

Vesta residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,996. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 592 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vesta is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,264. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Vesta reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 763/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Vesta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vesta has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population311
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$29,996
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,490M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$181,264
Housing Units129
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property763/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,747/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,056 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Vesta was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.