Austin, Minnesota

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Midwest Austin, MN Metro

WhereAtHome Score

83.9

B

out of 100

Overview

Austin is a Minnesota city with a population of approximately 26,171, part of the Austin, MN metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $193,110. Median household income is $61,667.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 26,171 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $193,110 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $61,667 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17 minutes
  • Part of the Austin, MN metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

26,171

Source: Census ACS

$193,110

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$61,667

Source: Census ACS

17 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

37

Source: Walk Score

91 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Mower County (county-level results)

44%
54%
Democrat 8,312
Republican 10,297
Leans R+10.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 87.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 81.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 37/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 83.9

Location

Austin, MN (43.6695, -92.9784)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.