Very AffordableVery SafeCROMWELL-WRIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Cromwell is a small town of 366 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $49,583
.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cromwell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Cromwell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cromwell 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: 87.0
Cromwell's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cromwell costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cromwell, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$838
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cromwell's violent crime rate is 133.8 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
133.8 /100k
Property Crime
560.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cromwell is served primarily by CROMWELL-WRIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cromwell, MN
National Avg
School District
CROMWELL-WRIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cromwell sees average highs of 18.1°F in January
and 76.4°F in July,
with 31.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 59.2 inches of snow per year.
Cromwell's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cromwell roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,000 and median rent is $838/month.
Cromwell's violent crime rate is 133.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 560.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cromwell are operated by CROMWELL-WRIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cromwell, MN has a population of 366, a median household income of $49,583, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Cromwell averages 18.1°F in January and 76.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.2 inches
with about 59.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cromwell, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55726.
The population of Cromwell, Minnesota is 366 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cromwell: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $142,000, median household income $49,583, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cromwell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
