Oronoco is a small town of 1,696 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $153,393
and a 0.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oronoco stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Oronoco is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oronoco 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: 93.1
Oronoco's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oronoco costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oronoco, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$402,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,094
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
98.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$153,393
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oronoco's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.4 /100k
Property Crime
1212.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Oronoco, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
58.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oronoco sees average highs of 22.6°F in January
and 81.2°F in July,
with 36.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.4 inches of snow per year.
Oronoco's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oronoco roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $402,900 and median rent is $1,094/month.
Oronoco's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1212.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Oronoco, MN has a population of 1,696, a median household income of $153,393, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%.
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.
Oronoco averages 22.6°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.0 inches
with about 44.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oronoco, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55960.
The population of Oronoco, Minnesota is 1,696 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oronoco: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $402,900, median household income $153,393, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oronoco side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
