Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
North Mankato
North Mankato, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,063
Population
13,966
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A tranquil suburban enclave just across the river from the legendary college town
Suburb
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Safe
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Low Crime
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River
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Parks
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North Mankato is a small suburban city located right across the Minnesota River from Mankato. Serving mainly as a residential suburb of its larger neighbor, North Mankato’s landscape is covered by cozy neighborhoods punctuated by small storefront businesses, many occupying beautifully preserved historic buildings. Local joints like Mankato Brewery and Neutral Groundz are popular favorites, and the numerous parks around town are great for spending a sunny afternoon.
Living in the southeastern part of town allows for the easiest access across the river, putting you just minutes away from the extensive shopping, dining, nightlife, and entertainment of Downtown Mankato. The Twin Cities are roughly ninety minutes up the road, allowing you to make a day trip to one of the Midwest’s most distinctive urban areas any time.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,694
Average: $102,174
Education
4,429
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,745
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Mankato has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Mankato, MN is $1,063 for one bedroom, $1,085 for two bedrooms, and $1,915 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Mankato has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,063/month
688 Sq Ft
House
$1,970/month
1,826 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,956/month
1,512 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Mankato, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
503 Students
Public
Grades K-5
428 Students
Public
Grades 6
289 Students
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Dakota Meadows Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
878 Students
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rasmussen Woods-Elk's Nature Center
- Mount Kato
- Minneopa State Park
- Linnaeus Arboretum
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.