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Mora is a small town of 3,685 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $51,577
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mora stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mora 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: 92.9
Mora's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mora costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mora, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$696
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,577
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mora's violent crime rate is 104.1 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
104.1 /100k
Property Crime
514.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mora is served primarily by Mora Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mora, MN
National Avg
School District
Mora Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mora sees average highs of 20.7°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 31.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.0 inches of snow per year.
Mora's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mora roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,000 and median rent is $696/month.
Mora's violent crime rate is 104.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 514.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mora are operated by Mora Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mora, MN has a population of 3,685, a median household income of $51,577, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Mora averages 20.7°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.7 inches
with about 52.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mora, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55051.
The population of Mora, Minnesota is 3,685 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mora: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $160,000, median household income $51,577, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
