Below Average CostVery SafeSPRING GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Spring Grove is a small town of 1,361 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $59,792
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Spring Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Spring Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Spring Grove 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: 91.3
Spring Grove's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Spring Grove costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Spring Grove, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$130,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,081
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Spring Grove's violent crime rate is 162.9 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
162.9 /100k
Property Crime
651.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Spring Grove is served primarily by SPRING GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Spring Grove, MN
National Avg
School District
SPRING GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Spring Grove sees average highs of 23.8°F in January
and 79.8°F in July,
with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.8 inches of snow per year.
Spring Grove's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Spring Grove roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $130,400 and median rent is $1,081/month.
Spring Grove's violent crime rate is 162.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 651.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Spring Grove are operated by SPRING GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Spring Grove, MN has a population of 1,361, a median household income of $59,792, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Spring Grove averages 23.8°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches
with about 44.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Spring Grove, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55974.
The population of Spring Grove, Minnesota is 1,361 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Spring Grove: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $130,400, median household income $59,792, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spring Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
