Grand Meadow is a small town of 953 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $65,066
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grand Meadow 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 Grand Meadow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grand Meadow 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: 90.8
Grand Meadow's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grand Meadow costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grand Meadow, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$527
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,066
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Grand Meadow's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.2 /100k
Property Crime
1293.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grand Meadow is served primarily by GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grand Meadow, MN
National Avg
School District
GRAND MEADOW 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
24.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grand Meadow sees average highs of 20.9°F in January
and 79.3°F in July,
with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.6 inches of snow per year.
Grand Meadow's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grand Meadow roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $164,100 and median rent is $527/month.
Grand Meadow's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1293.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grand Meadow are operated by GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grand Meadow, MN has a population of 953, a median household income of $65,066, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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.
Grand Meadow averages 20.9°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches
with about 50.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grand Meadow, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55936.
The population of Grand Meadow, Minnesota is 953 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grand Meadow: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $164,100, median household income $65,066, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grand Meadow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
