What are the schools like in Amboy, MN?

School district data for Amboy is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Amboy?

The median household income in Amboy, MN is $74,861 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Amboy, MN?

Amboy has an average high temperature of 25.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.3 inches.

Amboy, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Amboy, MN affordable or expensive?

Amboy's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Amboy is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,700 and the median rent is $708 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Amboy, MN?

Amboy has a violent crime rate of 211.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1960.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Amboy, MN a Good Place to Live?

Amboy is a small town of 507 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $74,861 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Amboy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Amboy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Amboy city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.6

Amboy's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Amboy costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Amboy, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$708	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,861	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Amboy's violent crime rate is 211.4 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

211.4 /100k

Property Crime

1960.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Amboy, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Amboy sees average highs of 25.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 32.8 inches of annual precipitation and 46.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Amboy, MN
Average High — January	25.5°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	32.8"
Annual Snowfall	46.3"

Demographics

Metric	Amboy, MN	National Avg
Population	507	—
Median Age	51.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.8%	22.2%
65 and over	28.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Amboy

Amboy, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56010

Amboy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amboy, MN affordable or expensive?

Amboy's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Amboy roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,700 and median rent is $708/month.

What is the crime rate in Amboy, MN?

Amboy's violent crime rate is 211.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1960.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Amboy?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Amboy, MN a good place to live?

Amboy, MN has a population of 507, a median household income of $74,861, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Amboy?

Amboy averages 25.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.8 inches with about 46.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Amboy?

Amboy, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56010.

What is the population of Amboy?

The population of Amboy, Minnesota is 507 with a median age of 51.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Amboy?

Key numbers for living in Amboy: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $109,700, median household income $74,861, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Amboy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.