Eyota is a small town of 2,090 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $81,103
and a 1.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eyota stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eyota is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eyota 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: 93.1
Eyota's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eyota costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eyota, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$251,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$772
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,103
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eyota's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.4 /100k
Property Crime
1212.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eyota is served primarily by DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eyota, MN
National Avg
School District
DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eyota sees average highs of 22.5°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.9 inches of snow per year.
Eyota's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eyota roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $251,300 and median rent is $772/month.
Eyota's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1212.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eyota are operated by DOVER-EYOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eyota, MN has a population of 2,090, a median household income of $81,103, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
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.
Eyota averages 22.5°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches
with about 44.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eyota, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55934.
The population of Eyota, Minnesota is 2,090 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eyota: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $251,300, median household income $81,103, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eyota side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
