What are the schools like in Goodview, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Goodview?

The median household income in Goodview, MN is $66,065 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Goodview, MN?

Goodview has an average high temperature of 25.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Goodview, MN affordable or expensive?

Goodview's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Goodview is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $182,900 and the median rent is $874 per month.

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

Goodview has a violent crime rate of 118.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1414.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Goodview, MN a Good Place to Live?

Goodview is a small town of 4,109 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $66,065 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Goodview stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Goodview 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: 95.4

Goodview's overall cost of living index is 95.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Goodview costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Goodview, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$182,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$874	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,065	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Goodview's violent crime rate is 118.8 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

118.8 /100k

Property Crime

1414.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Goodview, 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	30.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Goodview sees average highs of 25.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 34.4 inches of annual precipitation and 37.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Goodview, MN
Average High — January	25.0°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	34.4"
Annual Snowfall	37.6"

Demographics

Metric	Goodview, MN	National Avg
Population	4,109	—
Median Age	36.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Minnesota City, MN 2 mi Winona, MN 3 mi Fountain City, WI 4 mi Stockton, MN 4 mi Rollingstone, MN 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Goodview

Goodview, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55959

Goodview vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goodview, MN affordable or expensive?

Goodview's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Goodview roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $182,900 and median rent is $874/month.

What is the crime rate in Goodview, MN?

Goodview's violent crime rate is 118.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1414.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Goodview?

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

Is Goodview, MN a good place to live?

Goodview, MN has a population of 4,109, a median household income of $66,065, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Goodview?

Goodview averages 25.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.4 inches with about 37.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Goodview?

Goodview, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55959.

What is the population of Goodview?

The population of Goodview, Minnesota is 4,109 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Goodview?

Key numbers for living in Goodview: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $182,900, median household income $66,065, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Goodview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.