Callaway is a small town of 221 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $50,000
and a 6.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Callaway 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 Callaway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Callaway 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: 91.0
Callaway's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Callaway costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Callaway, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$813
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Callaway's violent crime rate is 188.8 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
188.8 /100k
Property Crime
793.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Callaway, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Callaway sees average highs of 17.2°F in January
and 79.2°F in July,
with 29.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.6 inches of snow per year.
Callaway's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Callaway roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,200 and median rent is $813/month.
Callaway's violent crime rate is 188.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 793.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Callaway, MN has a population of 221, a median household income of $50,000, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%.
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.
Callaway averages 17.2°F in January and 79.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.5 inches
with about 47.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Callaway, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56521.
The population of Callaway, Minnesota is 221 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Callaway: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $84,200, median household income $50,000, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Callaway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
