Wrenshall is a small town of 362 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $88,250
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wrenshall 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 Wrenshall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wrenshall 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: 87.0
Wrenshall's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wrenshall costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wrenshall, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$214,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,063
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$88,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wrenshall's violent crime rate is 133.8 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
133.8 /100k
Property Crime
560.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wrenshall is served primarily by WRENSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wrenshall, MN
National Avg
School District
WRENSHALL 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
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wrenshall sees average highs of 18.2°F in January
and 78.5°F in July,
with 32.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 71.3 inches of snow per year.
Wrenshall's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wrenshall roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $214,300 and median rent is $1,063/month.
Wrenshall's violent crime rate is 133.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 560.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wrenshall are operated by WRENSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wrenshall, MN has a population of 362, a median household income of $88,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
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.
Wrenshall averages 18.2°F in January and 78.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.7 inches
with about 71.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wrenshall, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55797.
The population of Wrenshall, Minnesota is 362 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wrenshall: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $214,300, median household income $88,250, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wrenshall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
