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Blue Earth
  • Town in Minnesota
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Blue Earth

#23 in Best Places to Retire in Minnesota
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Blue Earth is a town in Minnesota with a population of 3,252. Blue Earth is in Faribault County. Living in Blue Earth offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Blue Earth and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    3,252
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $104,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $663
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      32.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      97.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      32.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      97.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      64.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Blue Earth

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,533
    National
    $69,021
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