Hollandale is a small town of 338 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $61,250
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hollandale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hollandale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hollandale 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: 91.8
Hollandale's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hollandale costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hollandale, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$692
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hollandale's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.5 /100k
Property Crime
1165.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hollandale, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hollandale sees average highs of 22.5°F in January
and 81.6°F in July,
with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.5 inches of snow per year.
Hollandale's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hollandale roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,400 and median rent is $692/month.
Hollandale's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1165.7 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.
Hollandale, MN has a population of 338, a median household income of $61,250, 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.
Hollandale averages 22.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches
with about 39.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hollandale, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56045.
The population of Hollandale, Minnesota is 338 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hollandale: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $129,400, median household income $61,250, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hollandale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
