Welcome, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
977 Population 669/sq mi density
$55,357 Median Income $24,489 per capita
$91,300 Home Value $218,118 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$55,357 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,300 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Welcome, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,357
26% below
$24,489 per capita
Home Value
$91,300
68% below
Zillow: $218,118
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Welcome Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
32%
Rent
54%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
233%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Welcome 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

Welcome residents earn a median household income of $55,357 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,489. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Welcome is $91,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,118. Median rent is $625/month, with 18.8% 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 1952.

Education

13.0% of adults in Welcome hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Welcome has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population977
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,357
Per Capita$24,489
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$1,429M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,300
Rent$625
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$218,118
Housing Units374
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,227/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.5 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Welcome was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.