What are the schools like in Echo, MN?

Echo is served primarily by E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1.

What is the median household income in Echo?

The median household income in Echo, MN is $63,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Echo, MN?

Echo has an average high temperature of 24.1°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Echo, MN affordable or expensive?

Echo's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Echo is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $72,200 and the median rent is $575 per month.

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

Echo has a violent crime rate of 123.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 442.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Echo, MN a Good Place to Live?

Echo is a small town of 237 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $63,125 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Echo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Echo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Echo 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: 87.4

Echo's overall cost of living index is 87.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Echo costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Echo, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$72,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$575	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Echo's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

123.6 /100k

Property Crime

442.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Echo is served primarily by E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Echo, MN	National Avg
School District	E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Echo sees average highs of 24.1°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation and 43.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Echo, MN
Average High — January	24.1°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	29.1"
Annual Snowfall	43.9"

Demographics

Metric	Echo, MN	National Avg
Population	237	—
Median Age	47.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belview, MN 4 mi Wood Lake, MN 6 mi Vesta, MN 8 mi Delhi, MN 10 mi Seaforth, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Echo

Echo, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56237

Echo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Echo, MN affordable or expensive?

Echo's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Echo roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $72,200 and median rent is $575/month.

What is the crime rate in Echo, MN?

Echo's violent crime rate is 123.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 442.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Echo?

Public schools in Echo are operated by E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Echo, MN a good place to live?

Echo, MN has a population of 237, a median household income of $63,125, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Echo?

Echo averages 24.1°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches with about 43.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Echo?

Echo, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56237.

What is the population of Echo?

The population of Echo, Minnesota is 237 with a median age of 47.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Echo?

Key numbers for living in Echo: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $72,200, median household income $63,125, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Echo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.