Upsala is a small town of 425 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $60,956
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Upsala stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Upsala is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Upsala 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: 92.3
Upsala's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Upsala costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Upsala, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$133,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$719
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,956
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Upsala's violent crime rate is 110.8 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
110.8 /100k
Property Crime
1398.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Upsala is served primarily by UPSALA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Upsala, MN
National Avg
School District
UPSALA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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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
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Upsala sees average highs of 19.5°F in January
and 80.9°F in July,
with 28.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.7 inches of snow per year.
Upsala's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Upsala roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $133,500 and median rent is $719/month.
Upsala's violent crime rate is 110.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1398.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Upsala are operated by UPSALA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Upsala, MN has a population of 425, a median household income of $60,956, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Upsala averages 19.5°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.4 inches
with about 50.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Upsala, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 56384, 56340.
The population of Upsala, Minnesota is 425 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Upsala: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $133,500, median household income $60,956, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Upsala side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
