What are the schools like in Madelia, MN?

Madelia is served primarily by MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Madelia?

The median household income in Madelia, MN is $74,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Madelia, MN?

Madelia has an average high temperature of 23.5°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Madelia, MN affordable or expensive?

Madelia's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Madelia is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $140,700 and the median rent is $726 per month.

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

Madelia has a violent crime rate of 42.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 338.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Madelia, MN a Good Place to Live?

Madelia is a small town of 2,352 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $74,625 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Madelia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Madelia 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: 92.6

Madelia's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Madelia costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Madelia, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$140,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$726	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Madelia's violent crime rate is 42.2 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

42.2 /100k

Property Crime

338.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Madelia is served primarily by MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Madelia, MN	National Avg
School District	MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Madelia sees average highs of 23.5°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation and 50.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Madelia, MN
Average High — January	23.5°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	50.3"

Demographics

Metric	Madelia, MN	National Avg
Population	2,352	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

La Salle, MN 8 mi Hanska, MN 8 mi Lewisville, MN 9 mi Lake Crystal, MN 11 mi St. James, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Madelia

Madelia, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56062

Madelia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madelia, MN affordable or expensive?

Madelia's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Madelia roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $140,700 and median rent is $726/month.

What is the crime rate in Madelia, MN?

Madelia's violent crime rate is 42.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 338.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Madelia?

Public schools in Madelia are operated by MADELIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Madelia, MN a good place to live?

Madelia, MN has a population of 2,352, a median household income of $74,625, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Madelia?

Madelia averages 23.5°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches with about 50.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Madelia?

Madelia, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56062.

What is the population of Madelia?

The population of Madelia, Minnesota is 2,352 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Madelia?

Key numbers for living in Madelia: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $140,700, median household income $74,625, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Madelia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.