What are the schools like in Minneota, MN?

Minneota is served primarily by MINNEOTA 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 Minneota?

The median household income in Minneota, MN is $65,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Minneota, MN?

Minneota has an average high temperature of 24.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Minneota, MN affordable or expensive?

Minneota's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Minneota is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,400 and the median rent is $577 per month.

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

Minneota has a violent crime rate of 148.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 446.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Minneota, MN a Good Place to Live?

Minneota is a small town of 1,420 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $65,500 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Minneota 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 Minneota is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Minneota 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: 91.1

Minneota's overall cost of living index is 91.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Minneota costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Minneota, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$577	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Minneota's violent crime rate is 148.8 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

148.8 /100k

Property Crime

446.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Minneota, MN	National Avg
School District	MINNEOTA 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	21.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Minneota sees average highs of 24.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 26.2 inches of annual precipitation and 44.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Minneota, MN
Average High — January	24.5°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.2"
Annual Snowfall	44.6"

Demographics

Metric	Minneota, MN	National Avg
Population	1,420	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Taunton, MN 5 mi Ghent, MN 6 mi Porter, MN 11 mi St. Leo, MN 11 mi Lynd, MN 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Minneota

Minneota, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56264

Minneota vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minneota, MN affordable or expensive?

Minneota's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Minneota roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,400 and median rent is $577/month.

What is the crime rate in Minneota, MN?

Minneota's violent crime rate is 148.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 446.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Minneota?

Public schools in Minneota are operated by MINNEOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Minneota, MN a good place to live?

Minneota, MN has a population of 1,420, a median household income of $65,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Minneota?

Minneota averages 24.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.2 inches with about 44.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Minneota?

Minneota, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56264.

What is the population of Minneota?

The population of Minneota, Minnesota is 1,420 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Minneota?

Key numbers for living in Minneota: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $150,400, median household income $65,500, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minneota side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.