What are the schools like in Heidelberg, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Heidelberg?

The median household income in Heidelberg, MN is $107,321 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Heidelberg, MN?

Heidelberg has an average high temperature of 21.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Heidelberg, MN affordable or expensive?

Heidelberg's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Heidelberg is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $242,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Heidelberg has a violent crime rate of 65.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 297.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Heidelberg, MN a Good Place to Live?

Heidelberg is a small town of 214 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $107,321 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Heidelberg stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Heidelberg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Heidelberg 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: 104.5

Heidelberg's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Heidelberg costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Heidelberg, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$242,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$107,321	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Heidelberg's violent crime rate is 65.8 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.8 /100k

Property Crime

297.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Heidelberg, 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	28.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Heidelberg sees average highs of 21.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 34.6 inches of annual precipitation and 39.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Heidelberg, MN
Average High — January	21.9°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	34.6"
Annual Snowfall	39.1"

Demographics

Metric	Heidelberg, MN	National Avg
Population	214	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.6%	22.2%
65 and over	10.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Montgomery, MN 4 mi New Prague, MN 4 mi Le Center, MN 9 mi Lonsdale, MN 10 mi Belle Plaine, MN 11 mi

Heidelberg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heidelberg, MN affordable or expensive?

Heidelberg's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Heidelberg roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $242,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Heidelberg, MN?

Heidelberg's violent crime rate is 65.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 297.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Heidelberg?

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

Is Heidelberg, MN a good place to live?

Heidelberg, MN has a population of 214, a median household income of $107,321, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. 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 Heidelberg?

Heidelberg averages 21.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.6 inches with about 39.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Heidelberg?

The population of Heidelberg, Minnesota is 214 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Heidelberg?

Key numbers for living in Heidelberg: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $242,200, median household income $107,321, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Heidelberg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.