Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) F
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Alpine Bistro
Coffee Shop
CoffeeHag
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fillin' Station
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (16) F
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Museum
Spotlight Theatres Mankato 4
Cinema
Cinemark Movies 8
Cinema
Blue Earth County Heritage Center Museum
Museum
Hubbard House
Museum
Betsy-Tacy Society
Museum
Ted Paul Theatre
Theatre Arts
Andreas Theatre
Theatre Arts
Earley Center for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Wow Zone
Bowling Alley
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
Museum
Conkling Art Center
Museum
AMC Classic Mankato 6
Cinema
Bresnan Arena
Stadium
Blakeslee Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (36) D-
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
MGM Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cork & Key
Alcohol
Mom & Pop's
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Slim Chickens
Fast Food
Erbert & Gerbert's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Circle Inn
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Roadhouse 169 Bar & Grill
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Caledonia Community Center
Community Centre
Gray Duck CrossFit
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
APX Construction Group
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (46) A+
ISG Field
Park
Erlandson Park
Park
Alexander
Park
Washington Park
Park
Tourtlelotte Park
Park
The Hub Food Park
Park
River Front Park
Park
Reconciliation Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Thomas Park
Park
Wallyn Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Country Club Estates Park
Park
Wheeler Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Spring Lake Park
Park
Webster Fields
Park
Hiniker Pond Recreation Area
Park
White Oak Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Storybook Park
Playground
Rasmussen Woods
Park
Mankato Area BMX
Park
Shops (78) A+
Madison East Center
Mall
Tangles
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Profile Plan
Nutrition Supplements
Dan's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Joyce's Hair Care
Hairdresser
Belle Mar Center
Mall
Nails by Jordan
Beauty
Heat° Salon + Lifestyle Studio
Hairdresser
Key City Bike
Bicycle
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
BB Lash
Beauty
Exclusively Diamonds
Fashion
J. Longs
Clothing
Nicollet Bike Shop
Bicycle
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
River Valley Running
Shoes
Covered Bridge Furniture
Furniture
Pearle Vision
Optician
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
All About Hair & Tanning Salon
Hairdresser
Tam's Nails
Beauty
Slumberland Furniture
Furniture
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Mankato.
Public Transit Stops (19)
Stops & Stations F
Hilltop Ln
Bus Stop
Live Active Apartments - C
Bus Stop
Live Active Apartments - B
Bus Stop
River Hills Mall
Bus Stop
Walmart
Bus Stop
Monks Ave. & Homestead Rd.
Bus Stop
Adams St. - McDonalds/HyVee
Bus Stop
Old Navy
Bus Stop
MSU - McElroy Residence Community
Bus Stop
Warren St. & South Rd.
Bus Stop
MSU - Memorial Library
Bus Stop
MSU - Stadium Heights Residence Community
Bus Stop
MSU - Lot 23 - Free Lot
Bus Stop
MSU - Lot 22
Bus Stop
The Summit Apartments
Bus Stop
MSU - Lot 21
Bus Stop
MSU - Centennial Student Union
Bus Stop
MSU - Julia A. Sears Residence Community
Bus Stop
MSU - Lot 20
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.8% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Mankato is 99/100 - which is 1% lower than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C

Mankato crime rates are 2,762 per 100k, which is 23% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
2,504 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
258 crimes per 100k B
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employment C

The median income in Mankato is $52,411 - which is 17% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$52,411 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (24)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mayo Clinic Health System
Hospital
Mankato Clinic
Doctor
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Southern Minnesota Orthodontics
Dentist
Orthodontic Specialists of Southern Minnesota
Dentist
Southern Minnesota Endodontics
Dentist
Southern Minnesota Periodontics & Dental Implants
Dentist
Oz Family Dentistry
Dentist
Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry
Dentist
James J. Kalina, D.D.S.
Dentist
Hyland Dental
Dentist
Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service
Ambulance Station
Cub Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MANKATO FIRE STATION 3
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Public Safety Center
Police
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Public Dental Clinic
Dentist
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato - Eastridge
Clinic
Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office & Jail
Police
North Mankato Police Department
Police
North Mankato Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Mankato home prices are $188,900 - which is 1% lower than Minnesota
Home Price
$188,900 B
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools B

The Mankato graduation rate is 90% - which is 1% higher than Minnesota
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (16) D-
Mount Olive Lutheran School
Washington Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Loyola Catholic School
Futures Program
Kato Public Charter School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Prairie Care Mankato
Kennedy Elementary
Prairie Winds Middle School
Bridges Community Elementary
Grace Christian School
Monroe Elementary
Central Middle School Alp
Jefferson Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Special Education
Hoover Elementary
Concordia Classical Academy
Dakota Meadows Middle School
Socrates Online
High Schools (16) D-
Loyola Catholic School
Futures Program
Kato Public Charter School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Phoenix Recovery Programs
Prairie Care Mankato
Mankato East Senior High
Grace Christian School
Life Lines Adult Connection
Central High Area Learning Center
Central Freedom School
Mankato Area Night School
Mankato Area Summer School
Mankato West Senior High
Special Education
Socrates Online
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ratings B+

Mankato has an overall rating of 74% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes F
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Great College Town to Settle your family in 4.5 rating By MagicMike17 ( Mar 04, 2015) I grew up on the East Side of Mankato, if you are looking for schools in the area Loyola and Mankato West are great options. This town is home to some 15,000+ college students from September-May and it has everything you could ever want in a town that is just the right size. It i ...Read More s very diverse with a strong Somalian presence in the town. Under 85 minutes to get to the airport and to Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area. The hospital in town is affiliated with Mayo Clinic and the best hospital in the United States is only a 90 minute drive away. The town has 40,000 people and it is small enough to not be overcrowded at the mall, but not too small enough to feel like there is nothing to do or to get into everyone's business. Highly recommend this town North Mankato/Lake Crystal/Eagle Lake/Madison Lake to anyone in the area looking. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mankato? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      ISG Field
      Erlandson Park
      Alexander
      Washington Park
      Tourtlelotte Park
      The Hub Food Park
      River Front Park
      Reconciliation Park

      Entertainment

      Blue Earth County Historical Society
      Spotlight Theatres Mankato 4
      Cinemark Movies 8
      Blue Earth County Heritage Center Museum
      Hubbard House
      Betsy-Tacy Society
      Ted Paul Theatre
      Andreas Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      MGM Wine & Spirits
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Wendy's
      Cork & Key
      Mom & Pop's
      Dunkin'
      Slim Chickens

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Mankato? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Mankato.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mankato? The cost of living in Mankato is 99/100 - which is 1% lower than Minnesota.
      Mankato
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mankato? Mankato crime rates are 2,762, which are 23% higher than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      2,762 per 100k people

      19% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      19% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Mankato? The median income in Mankato is $52,411 which is 17% lower than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $52,4115% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,44611% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Mankato a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mayo Clinic Health System

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Cub Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Mankato Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Mankato home prices? Mankato home prices are $188,900 - which is 1% lower than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $188,9002% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9272% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Mankato have good schools? The Mankato graduation rate is 90% - which is 1% higher than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Mankato a good place to live? Mankato has an overall rating of 74% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      38%

      6 total surveys

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