Winthrop, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sibley County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,275 Population 996/sq mi density
$67,375 Median Income $35,906 per capita
$157,400 Home Value $239,608 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,375 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,400 home value, $732/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Winthrop, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,375
10% below
$35,906 per capita
Home Value
$157,400
44% below
Zillow: $239,608
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Winthrop Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
56%
Rent
63%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winthrop a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winthrop residents earn a median household income of $67,375 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,906. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winthrop is $157,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,608. Median rent is $732/month, with 20.9% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Winthrop reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 226/100K.

Education

19.5% of adults in Winthrop hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winthrop has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,275
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density996/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,375
Per Capita$35,906
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$722M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,400
Rent$732
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$239,608
Housing Units676
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property226/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation1,007 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Winthrop was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.