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Waldorf, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
164 Population 432/sq mi density
$55,357 Median Income $28,929 per capita
$120,600 Home Value $208,917 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 1,204 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,357 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Waldorf, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,357
26% below
$28,929 per capita
Home Value
$120,600
57% below
Zillow: $208,917
Violent Crime
45/100K
88% below
1,204/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Waldorf Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waldorf a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waldorf residents earn a median household income of $55,357 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,929. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waldorf is $120,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,917. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Waldorf reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,204/100K.

Education

18.9% of adults in Waldorf hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waldorf has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population164
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density432/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,357
Per Capita$28,929
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,600
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$208,917
Housing Units93
Rent Burden44.0%

Crime

F
Violent45/100K
Property1,204/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,137/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,082 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Waldorf was built in 1959.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.