North Mankato, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
14,212 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,571 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$252,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$655 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$864 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nicollet County
2
Mankato Metro 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

Nicollet County
2
Mankato Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 2 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 6 33
Dec 1 10 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 9%

Schools

Dakota Meadows Middle School
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Socrates Online
<1 miles, NW
Hoover Elementary
<1 miles, S 4.6 star

Colleges

South Central College
<1 miles, SW 1.9 star
Bethany Lutheran College
3 miles, SE 1.9 star
Minnesota State University-Mankato
3 miles, S 2.8 star
Gustavus Adolphus College
10 miles, NE 3.2 star

Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato
3 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Rochester International Airport
79 miles, SE 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
94 miles, N 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
134 miles, E 1 star