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Eitzen is a small town of 319 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $47,500
and a 4.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eitzen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Eitzen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eitzen 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: 91.3
Eitzen's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eitzen costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eitzen, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$486
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eitzen's violent crime rate is 48.4 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.4 /100k
Property Crime
284.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Eitzen, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eitzen sees average highs of 24.4°F in January
and 81.2°F in July,
with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.9 inches of snow per year.
Eitzen's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eitzen roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,900 and median rent is $486/month.
Eitzen's violent crime rate is 48.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 284.9 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.
Eitzen, MN has a population of 319, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
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.
Eitzen averages 24.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches
with about 30.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eitzen, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55931.
The population of Eitzen, Minnesota is 319 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eitzen: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $117,900, median household income $47,500, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eitzen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
