What are the schools like in Winthrop, MN?

Winthrop is served primarily by GFW Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Winthrop?

The median household income in Winthrop, MN is $62,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Winthrop, MN?

Winthrop has an average high temperature of 21.2°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Winthrop, MN affordable or expensive?

Winthrop's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winthrop is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $152,100 and the median rent is $681 per month.

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

Winthrop has a violent crime rate of 74.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 464.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winthrop, MN a Good Place to Live?

Winthrop is a small town of 1,296 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $62,083 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Winthrop 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 Winthrop is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Winthrop 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: 92.5

Winthrop's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winthrop costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Winthrop, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$152,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$681	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Winthrop's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.0 /100k

Property Crime

464.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Winthrop is served primarily by GFW Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winthrop, MN	National Avg
School District	GFW Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winthrop sees average highs of 21.2°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 31.7 inches of annual precipitation and 50.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winthrop, MN
Average High — January	21.2°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	31.7"
Annual Snowfall	50.0"

Demographics

Metric	Winthrop, MN	National Avg
Population	1,296	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	25.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lafayette, MN 7 mi Gaylord, MN 7 mi Gibbon, MN 8 mi New Auburn, MN 11 mi Brownton, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Winthrop

Winthrop, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55396

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winthrop, MN affordable or expensive?

Winthrop's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Winthrop roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $152,100 and median rent is $681/month.

What is the crime rate in Winthrop, MN?

Winthrop's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 464.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winthrop?

Public schools in Winthrop are operated by GFW Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winthrop, MN a good place to live?

Winthrop, MN has a population of 1,296, a median household income of $62,083, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Winthrop?

Winthrop averages 21.2°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.7 inches with about 50.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winthrop?

Winthrop, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55396.

What is the population of Winthrop?

The population of Winthrop, Minnesota is 1,296 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winthrop?

Key numbers for living in Winthrop: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $152,100, median household income $62,083, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winthrop side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.