What are the schools like in Pine Island, MN?

Pine Island is served primarily by Pine Island Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Pine Island?

The median household income in Pine Island, MN is $85,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Pine Island, MN?

Pine Island has an average high temperature of 22.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Pine Island, MN affordable or expensive?

Pine Island's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pine Island is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $293,800 and the median rent is $924 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pine Island, MN?

Pine Island has a violent crime rate of 118.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1294.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pine Island, MN a Good Place to Live?

Pine Island is a small town of 3,831 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $85,500 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Pine Island stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pine Island is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pine Island 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: 98.2

Pine Island's overall cost of living index is 98.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pine Island costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pine Island, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$293,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$924	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pine Island's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

118.7 /100k

Property Crime

1294.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pine Island is served primarily by Pine Island Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pine Island, MN	National Avg
School District	Pine Island Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pine Island sees average highs of 22.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 43.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pine Island, MN
Average High — January	22.7°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	43.5"

Demographics

Metric	Pine Island, MN	National Avg
Population	3,831	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oronoco, MN 5 mi Mazeppa, MN 7 mi Zumbrota, MN 7 mi Wanamingo, MN 11 mi Mantorville, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Pine Island

Pine Island, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55963

Pine Island vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Island, MN affordable or expensive?

Pine Island's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pine Island roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $293,800 and median rent is $924/month.

What is the crime rate in Pine Island, MN?

Pine Island's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1294.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pine Island?

Public schools in Pine Island are operated by Pine Island Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pine Island, MN a good place to live?

Pine Island, MN has a population of 3,831, a median household income of $85,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Pine Island?

Pine Island averages 22.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 43.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pine Island?

Pine Island, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55963.

What is the population of Pine Island?

The population of Pine Island, Minnesota is 3,831 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pine Island?

Key numbers for living in Pine Island: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $293,800, median household income $85,500, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pine Island side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.