Zumbrota, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Goodhue County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,843 Population 1,344/sq mi density
$96,818 Median Income $39,501 per capita
$235,800 Home Value $333,045 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
98 Violent Crime/100K 415 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,818 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,800 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Zumbrota, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,818
29% above
$39,501 per capita
Home Value
$235,800
16% below
Zillow: $333,045
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
14.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
74% below
415/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
1% above
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Zumbrota Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
129%
Home Value
84%
Rent
67%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Zumbrota a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Zumbrota residents earn a median household income of $96,818 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,501. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Zumbrota is $235,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,045. Median rent is $785/month, with 14.9% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Zumbrota reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 415/100K.

Education

34.0% of adults in Zumbrota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Zumbrota has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population3,843
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,344/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,818
Per Capita$39,501
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$3,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164

Housing

A+
Home Value$235,800
Rent$785
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$333,045
Housing Units1,755
Rent Burden14.9%

Crime

F
Violent98/100K
Property415/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,296/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation974 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Zumbrota was founded in 1856.
The median home in Zumbrota was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.