New York Mills is a small town of 1,166 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $46,458
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
New York Mills 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:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether New York Mills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New York Mills 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: 92.0
New York Mills's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New York Mills costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
New York Mills, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$130,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$702
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,458
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New York Mills's violent crime rate is 73.7 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
73.7 /100k
Property Crime
295.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New York Mills is served primarily by NEW YORK MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST..
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New York Mills, MN
National Avg
School District
NEW YORK MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New York Mills sees average highs of 17.0°F in January
and 79.0°F in July,
with 26.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.6 inches of snow per year.
New York Mills's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New York Mills roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $130,300 and median rent is $702/month.
New York Mills's violent crime rate is 73.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 295.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New York Mills are operated by NEW YORK MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST..
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New York Mills, MN has a population of 1,166, a median household income of $46,458, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
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.
New York Mills averages 17.0°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.9 inches
with about 45.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New York Mills, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56567.
The population of New York Mills, Minnesota is 1,166 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New York Mills: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $130,300, median household income $46,458, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New York Mills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
