Mankato, Minnesota
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US places
- top 3% for commute time
- top 16% for comfortable days
- bottom 5% for air quality
Mankato is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 44,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, comfortable days, and park & nature access. It rates lower on violent crime and air quality.
Official websiteci.mankato.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.8 in1.3 in
humid 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 34% of US places
Home Value$236k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 39% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 36% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.01%better than 49% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.43%better than 13% of US places
Unemployment4.2%better than 47% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.4 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.7 inbetter than 23% of US places
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 61% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk61.7better than 56% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 5% of US places
School Quality61.4better than 55% of US places
Violent Crime1774/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Property Crime2513/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Community
Population44,44497th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age26.55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2861st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0258th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.4%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.0%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.6%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability8.8/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance61 mibetter than 60% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.5%better than 55% of US places
Amenities Nearby27.45better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 80% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mankato an affordable place to live?
- Mankato is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 34% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Mankato?
- The median home value in Mankato is $236k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Mankato?
- Median household income in Mankato is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Mankato?
- Median gross rent in Mankato is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Mankato safe?
- Mankato is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1774/100k (better than 11%). Property crime is 2513/100k.
- What is the weather like in Mankato?
- Mankato averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 36.4 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Mankato?
- Public-school quality in Mankato is about average, scoring better than 55% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Mankato?
- The average one-way commute in Mankato is 15 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)