Austin, MN Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Jobs 7/10

Housing 6/10

Affordability 8/10

Diversity 8.5/10

Safety 6/10

Amenities 9/10

Education 6/10

Commute 9.5/10

Austin, MN Crime Report

Crime in Austin summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Austin. Key points include:

There were 502 total crimes in Austin in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Austin is 1,915.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Austin is 225.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Austin is 1,690.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Austin is -9.63% below the national average.

502
Total Crimes

-9.63%
Below National Average

Austin

Crime In Austin Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Austin / 100k People	Minnesota / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	502	1,915.2	1,862.9	2,119.2
Violent Crime	59	225.1	256.6	359.0
Murder	1	3.8	2.9	5.0
Robbery	1	3.8	48.9	61.0
Aggravated Assault	45	171.7	168.0	256.0
Property Crime	443	1,690.1	1,606.3	1,760.0
Burglary	71	270.9	184.7	229.0
Larceny	335	1,278.0	1,208.5	1,272.0
Car Theft	37	141.2	213.1	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Austin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Austin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:

The cost of living in Austin is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Austin is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Austin is $185,656.
The median income in Austin is $68,057.

93
Austin's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Austin

Cost Of Living In Austin Comparison Table

Living Expense	Austin	Minnesota	National Average
Overall	93	101	100
Services	101	101	100
Groceries	101	99	100
Health	71	99	100
Housing	102	101	100
Transportation	109	103	100
Utilities	96	101	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Austin, MN Weather

The average high in Austin is 54.7° and the average low is 35.4°.
There are 63.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.7 inches of precipitation each year with 41.2 inches of snow.

Stat	Austin
Average Annual High	54.7
Average Annual Low	35.4
Annual Precipitation Days	63.3
Average Annual Precipitation	33.7
Average Annual Snowfall	41.2

54.7°
Average High

63.3
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Ranks #18 in Cheapest Places To Live In Minnesota

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Ranks #99 in Safest Places In Minnesota

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Austin Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Austin

The current population in Austin is 26,358. The population has increased 7.9% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	26,358	0.7%
2023	26,167	0.0%
2022	26,156	0.5%
2021	26,030	3.4%
2020	25,180	0.3%
2019	25,114	0.4%
2018	25,006	0.5%
2017	24,882	0.2%
2016	24,841	0.6%
2015	24,687	-0.3%
2014	24,760	0.0%
2013	24,750	0.5%
2012	24,632	0.3%
2011	24,559	0.5%
2010	24,439	-

Race / Ethnicity in Austin

White 61.9% (16,326)

African American 5.1% (1,332)

American Indian 0.1% (28)

Asian 9.2% (2,423)

Hawaiian 0.8% (216)

Other 0.9% (246)

Two Or More 3.3% (863)

Hispanic 18.7% (4,924)

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Austin is:

61.9% White with 16,326 White residents.
5.1% African American with 1,332 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.
9.2% Asian with 2,423 Asian residents.
0.8% Hawaiian with 216 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 246 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 863 Two Or More residents.
18.7% Hispanic with 4,924 Hispanic residents.

Race	Austin	MN	USA
White	61.9%	75.9%	57.4%
African American	5.1%	6.9%	11.9%
American Indian	0.1%	0.7%	0.5%
Asian	9.2%	5.1%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.8%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.9%	0.5%	0.6%
Two Or More	3.3%	4.5%	4.3%
Hispanic	18.7%	6.4%	19.3%

Gender in Austin

Female 50.1% (13,211)

Male 49.9% (13,147)

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Austin is 50.1% female with 13,211 female residents.
Austin is 49.9% male with 13,147 male residents.

Gender	Austin	MN	USA
Female	50.1%	49.9%	50.5%
Male	49.9%	50.1%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Austin for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 10.0% (2,635)

9-12th Grade 6.0% (1,581)

High School / GED 31.0% (8,170)

Some College 19.0% (5,008)

Associate's Degree 11.0% (2,899)

Bachelor's Degree 14.0% (3,690)

Master's Degree 7.0% (1,845)

Professional Degree 1.0% (263)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (263)

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10.0% of adults in Austin completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Austin completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Austin completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Austin completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Austin completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Austin completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Austin completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Austin completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Austin completed doctorate degree.

Education	Austin	MN	USA
< 9th Grade	10.0%	3.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	3.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	31.0%	23.0%	26.0%
Some College	19.0%	19.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	26.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	10.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Austin, Minnesota

Less than $10,000 3.3% (87,077)

$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% (70,913)

$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% (227,601)

$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% (187,973)

$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% (362,129)

$50,000 to $74,999 21.4% (564,441)

$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% (368,907)

$100,000 to $149,999 18.7% (494,049)

$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% (165,030)

$200,000 or more 4.1% (107,674)

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3.3% of households in Austin earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Austin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.6% of households in Austin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Austin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Austin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.4% of households in Austin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Austin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Austin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.3% of households in Austin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.1% of households in Austin earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Austin	MN	USA
Less than $10,000	3.3%	3.8%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.7%	2.7%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.6%	5.2%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.1%	5.6%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.7%	9.3%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.4%	15.6%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.0%	13.2%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	18.7%	19.6%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.3%	11.2%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	4.1%	13.8%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

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