Kenyon is a small town of 1,820 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $72,734
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kenyon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Kenyon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kenyon 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: 93.8
Kenyon's overall cost of living index is 93.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kenyon costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kenyon, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$802
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,734
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kenyon's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
118.7 /100k
Property Crime
1294.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kenyon is served primarily by KENYON-WANAMINGO SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kenyon, MN
National Avg
School District
KENYON-WANAMINGO 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
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kenyon sees average highs of 23.2°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.3 inches of snow per year.
Kenyon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kenyon roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,000 and median rent is $802/month.
Kenyon's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1294.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kenyon are operated by KENYON-WANAMINGO SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kenyon, MN has a population of 1,820, a median household income of $72,734, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
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.
Kenyon averages 23.2°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches
with about 43.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kenyon, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55946.
The population of Kenyon, Minnesota is 1,820 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kenyon: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $154,000, median household income $72,734, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kenyon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
