Mankato, Minnesota

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Midwest Mankato, MN Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.8

C

out of 100

Overview

Mankato is a Minnesota city with a population of approximately 45,742, part of the Mankato, MN metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $308,167. Median household income is $61,726.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 45,742 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $308,167 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $61,726 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 15.3 minutes
  • Part of the Mankato, MN metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

45,742

Source: Census ACS

$308,167

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$61,726

Source: Census ACS

15.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

40

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Blue Earth County (county-level results)

48%
50%
Democrat 17,558
Republican 18,001
Leans R+1.2

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 66.7/100

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

Income vs Housing 55.2/100

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

Commute Time 86.9/100

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

Crime 50/100

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

Walkability 40/100

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

Purchasing Power 45.4/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 74.8

Location

Mankato, MN (44.1538, -93.9960)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

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