Austin, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
26,167 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,488 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$517 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$711 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mower County
2
Austin Urban Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mower County
3
Austin Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 7 30
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 11 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 23, MN State House District 23B, MN
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Schools

Pacelli Catholic Schools
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
Austin Area Learning Center
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Sumner Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Riverland Community College
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
University of Minnesota-Rochester
35 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Mitchell County Regional Health
28 miles, S • 4.1 star
Owatonna Hospital
33 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
29 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
82 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
87 miles, E • 1 star
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