What are the schools like in Hutchinson, MN?

Hutchinson is served primarily by HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Hutchinson?

The median household income in Hutchinson, MN is $64,635 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Hutchinson, MN?

Hutchinson has an average high temperature of 21.8°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Hutchinson, MN affordable or expensive?

Hutchinson's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hutchinson is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $187,300 and the median rent is $841 per month.

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

Hutchinson has a violent crime rate of 217.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1194.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hutchinson, MN a Good Place to Live?

Hutchinson is a small city of 14,588 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $64,635 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Hutchinson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Hutchinson 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: 95.2

Hutchinson's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hutchinson costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hutchinson, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$187,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$841	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,635	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hutchinson's violent crime rate is 217.2 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.2 /100k

Property Crime

1194.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hutchinson is served primarily by HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hutchinson, MN	National Avg
School District	HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hutchinson sees average highs of 21.8°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation and 50.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hutchinson, MN
Average High — January	21.8°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	29.8"
Annual Snowfall	50.0"

Demographics

Metric	Hutchinson, MN	National Avg
Population	14,588	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Biscay, MN 6 mi Cedar Mills, MN 8 mi Silver Lake, MN 9 mi Brownton, MN 11 mi Stewart, MN 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Hutchinson

Hutchinson, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55350

Hutchinson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hutchinson, MN affordable or expensive?

Hutchinson's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hutchinson roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $187,300 and median rent is $841/month.

What is the crime rate in Hutchinson, MN?

Hutchinson's violent crime rate is 217.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1194.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hutchinson?

Public schools in Hutchinson are operated by HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hutchinson, MN a good place to live?

Hutchinson, MN has a population of 14,588, a median household income of $64,635, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Hutchinson?

Hutchinson averages 21.8°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches with about 50.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hutchinson?

Hutchinson, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55350.

What is the population of Hutchinson?

The population of Hutchinson, Minnesota is 14,588 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hutchinson?

Key numbers for living in Hutchinson: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $187,300, median household income $64,635, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hutchinson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.