Austin, Minnesota
Among the top 12% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 40% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 60% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 37% of US places
- top 5% for commute time
- top 19% for walkability
- bottom 14% for income tax
Austin is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 26,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and air quality. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteci.austin.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.2 in
humid 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 62% of US places
Home Value$139k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$877better than 54% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 66% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.03%better than 48% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.89%better than 18% of US places
Unemployment3.5%better than 53% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.2 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.4 inbetter than 19% of US places
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 63% of US places
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 70% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.4better than 38% of US places
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 80% of US places
School Quality61.0better than 54% of US places
Violent Crime1366/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Property Crime2048/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Community
Population26,15695th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4478th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0463rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)65.0%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)8.0%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance84 mibetter than 46% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.3%better than 54% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.41better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Austin an affordable place to live?
- Austin is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 62% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Austin?
- The median home value in Austin is $139k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Austin?
- Median household income in Austin is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Austin?
- Median gross rent in Austin is $877 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Austin safe?
- Austin is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1366/100k (better than 21%). Property crime is 2048/100k.
- What is the weather like in Austin?
- Austin averages 72°F in July and 16°F in January, with 36.2 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Austin?
- Public-school quality in Austin is about average, scoring better than 54% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Austin?
- The average one-way commute in Austin is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)