Vining, MN

Minnesota

Vining is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 88. Residents earn $83,750 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
88 Population 77/sq mi density
$83,750 Median Income $43,875 per capita
$158,300 Home Value
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,750
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $158,300
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Vining Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population88
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans58.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$43,875
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,285M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband30.0%
Libraries5

Is Vining a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vining receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Vining offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vining is $83,750, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vining is $158,300, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Vining has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Vining has a population of 88 with a density of 77 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%).

Population

88
Total Population
77
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.8%
Female 35.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Vining vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.1%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.9%
41% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vining vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vining is $83,750, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Vining vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,750
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,875
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
IRS Avg AGI$71,755

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,908
County GDP$3,285M

Business (County)

Restaurants165
Healthcare181
Retail250
Manufacturing89

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,298
23% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home50.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Vining is $158,300, 44% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,300
44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,298
23% above US avg
Effective Rate2.72%
Vining has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.2 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.2 inches
26% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates46.2574°N, 95.5359°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27111
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.2-point margin. 30.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.3%
D 32.1%

Winner: Republican by 34.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.5%
78% below US avg
High School+94.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.08
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density77/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access30.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities181
Restaurants165
Retail Stores250

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home50.0%

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