What are the schools like in Darwin, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Darwin?

The median household income in Darwin, MN is $62,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Darwin, MN?

Darwin has an average high temperature of 20.1°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Darwin, MN affordable or expensive?

Darwin's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Darwin is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $145,600 and the median rent is $1,036 per month.

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

Darwin has a violent crime rate of 146.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 792.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Darwin, MN a Good Place to Live?

Darwin is a small town of 377 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $62,083 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Darwin 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 Darwin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Darwin 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: 95.6

Darwin's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Darwin costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Darwin, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$145,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,036	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Darwin's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

146.4 /100k

Property Crime

792.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Darwin, 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	18.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Darwin sees average highs of 20.1°F in January and 81.2°F in July, with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation and 41.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Darwin, MN
Average High — January	20.1°F
Average High — July	81.2°F
Annual Precipitation	29.8"
Annual Snowfall	41.1"

Demographics

Metric	Darwin, MN	National Avg
Population	377	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dassel, MN 5 mi Litchfield, MN 5 mi Kingston, MN 9 mi Cokato, MN 12 mi Cedar Mills, MN 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Darwin

Darwin, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55324

Darwin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darwin, MN affordable or expensive?

Darwin's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Darwin roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $145,600 and median rent is $1,036/month.

What is the crime rate in Darwin, MN?

Darwin's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 792.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Darwin?

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

Is Darwin, MN a good place to live?

Darwin, MN has a population of 377, a median household income of $62,083, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. 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 Darwin?

Darwin averages 20.1°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches with about 41.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Darwin?

Darwin, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55324.

What is the population of Darwin?

The population of Darwin, Minnesota is 377 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Darwin?

Key numbers for living in Darwin: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $145,600, median household income $62,083, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Darwin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.