Wabasso is a small town of 622 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $60,144
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wabasso 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 Wabasso is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wabasso 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: 90.1
Wabasso's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wabasso costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wabasso, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$638
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,144
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wabasso's violent crime rate is 158.2 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.2 /100k
Property Crime
679.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wabasso is served primarily by WABASSO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wabasso, MN
National Avg
School District
WABASSO 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
11.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wabasso sees average highs of 22.6°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.9 inches of snow per year.
Wabasso's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wabasso roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,000 and median rent is $638/month.
Wabasso's violent crime rate is 158.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 679.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wabasso are operated by WABASSO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wabasso, MN has a population of 622, a median household income of $60,144, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
Wabasso averages 22.6°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches
with about 43.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wabasso, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56293.
The population of Wabasso, Minnesota is 622 with a median age of 51.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wabasso: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $105,000, median household income $60,144, 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 Wabasso side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
