What are the schools like in Ulen, MN?

Ulen is served primarily by ULEN-HITTERDAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Ulen?

The median household income in Ulen, MN is $36,979 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Ulen, MN?

Ulen has an average high temperature of 16.0°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Ulen, MN affordable or expensive?

Ulen's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ulen is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $117,400 and the median rent is $558 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ulen, MN?

Ulen has a violent crime rate of 288.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1739.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ulen, MN a Good Place to Live?

Ulen is a small town of 428 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $36,979 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Ulen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Ulen 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: 89.4

Ulen's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ulen costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ulen, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$117,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$558	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,979	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ulen's violent crime rate is 288.1 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

288.1 /100k

Property Crime

1739.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ulen is served primarily by ULEN-HITTERDAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ulen, MN	National Avg
School District	ULEN-HITTERDAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ulen sees average highs of 16.0°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 26.0 inches of annual precipitation and 40.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ulen, MN
Average High — January	16.0°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.0"
Annual Snowfall	40.9"

Demographics

Metric	Ulen, MN	National Avg
Population	428	—
Median Age	52.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	40.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hitterdal, MN 7 mi Felton, MN 12 mi Twin Valley, MN 12 mi Borup, MN 14 mi Hawley, MN 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Ulen

Ulen, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56585

Ulen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ulen, MN affordable or expensive?

Ulen's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ulen roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $117,400 and median rent is $558/month.

What is the crime rate in Ulen, MN?

Ulen's violent crime rate is 288.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1739.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ulen?

Public schools in Ulen are operated by ULEN-HITTERDAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ulen, MN a good place to live?

Ulen, MN has a population of 428, a median household income of $36,979, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Ulen?

Ulen averages 16.0°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.0 inches with about 40.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ulen?

Ulen, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56585.

What is the population of Ulen?

The population of Ulen, Minnesota is 428 with a median age of 52.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ulen?

Key numbers for living in Ulen: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $117,400, median household income $36,979, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ulen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.