At a Glance
Median Income
$61,546
$33,547 per capita
Home Value
$185,600
Zillow: $241,652
Median Rent
$796/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
1,798/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Waseca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waseca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waseca 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
Waseca residents earn a median household income of $61,546 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,547. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 552 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waseca is $185,600 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,652. Median rent is $796/month, with 28.2% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Waseca reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,798/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Waseca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waseca has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population9,209
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density2,142/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,546
Per Capita$33,547
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,600
Rent$796
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$241,652
Housing Units3,739
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent170/100K
Property1,798/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault124/100K
Burglary170/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,128 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Waseca was founded in 1867.
The median home in Waseca was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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