North Mankato is a small city of 14,238 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $74,602
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Mankato stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Mankato is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Mankato 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: 87.6
North Mankato's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Mankato costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Mankato, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$235,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$886
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,602
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Mankato's violent crime rate is 149.8 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.8 /100k
Property Crime
848.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Mankato is served primarily by Socrates.
Metric
North Mankato, MN
National Avg
School District
Socrates
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Mankato sees average highs of 23.7°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 33.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.7 inches of snow per year.
North Mankato's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Mankato roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $235,500 and median rent is $886/month.
North Mankato's violent crime rate is 149.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 848.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Mankato are operated by Socrates.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
43.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Mankato, MN has a population of 14,238, a median household income of $74,602, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
North Mankato averages 23.7°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.9 inches
with about 38.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Mankato, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56003.
The population of North Mankato, Minnesota is 14,238 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Mankato: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $235,500, median household income $74,602, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Mankato side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.