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Wheaton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Traverse County County
Wheaton, MN
At a Glance
How Wheaton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wheaton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wheaton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wheaton residents earn a median household income of $52,260 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,309. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wheaton is $82,200 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,504. Median rent is $582/month, with 31.2% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Wheaton reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,008/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Wheaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheaton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.