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Mankato Metro Area

MN · 11 cities · 36,604 population

36,604 Total Population
11 Cities & Towns
$82,120 Avg Income
$198,673 Avg Home Value
$842 Avg Rent
26.4% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Mankato Metro

North Mankato, MN

Pop 14,212
Income $77,571
Home $252,700

New Ulm, MN

Pop 14,066
Income $63,984
Home $192,700

Lake Crystal, MN

Pop 2,530
Income $77,979
Home $193,800

Madelia, MN

Pop 2,380
Income $77,500
Home $158,300

Nicollet, MN

Pop 966
Income $80,500
Home $214,100

Courtland, MN

Pop 844
Income $105,625
Home $250,000

Lafayette, MN

Pop 478
Income $95,500
Home $142,700

Good Thunder, MN

Pop 423
Income $71,818
Home $169,900

Skyline, MN

Pop 266
Income $96,250
Home $287,500

Garden City, MN

Pop 228
Income $77,222
Home $154,500

Searles, MN

Pop 211
Income $79,375
Home $169,200

The Mankato metropolitan area is the 394th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 36,604 spread across 11 cities and towns in MN. Anchored by North Mankato, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Mankato metro area earn an average household income of $82,120, while the average home value sits at $198,673. Renters in the area pay an average of $842 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Mankato metro reports an average violent crime rate of 153.0 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 1,628.2 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 44.9°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 5.2%, indicating strong economic conditions.

With 11 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Mankato metro area offers a wide variety of living options. Despite its more compact size, the metro area provides a range of communities with their own unique character and appeal. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature44.9°F
Avg January Temp14.1°F
Avg July Temp71.5°F
Avg Annual Precipitation33.2"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate153.0 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate1628.2 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate1.9%
Avg Poverty Rate5.2%
Avg Median Age41.4

All 11 Cities in Mankato Metro Area

1 North Mankato MN 14,212
2 New Ulm MN 14,066
3 Lake Crystal MN 2,530
4 Madelia MN 2,380
5 Nicollet MN 966
6 Courtland MN 844
7 Lafayette MN 478
8 Good Thunder MN 423
9 Skyline MN 266
10 Garden City MN 228
11 Searles MN 211