Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
24%
Red Wing
Red Wing, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,205
Population
17,693
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Unparalleled scenery on the shores of the Mississippi River
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Red Wing encompasses a vast swatch of land made up of breathtaking bluffs, riverfront views, vibrant cityscapes, and endless outdoor activities. It’s a relatively small city, with population estimates of around 16,000, it’s an intimate town that has plenty to do.
Famous for the brand of boots with the same name, Red Wing provides amazing vantage points to some of the most varied scenery in the area. Mountainous bluffs overlook the winding river, and charming, colorful homes inhabit the downtown area and waterfront residential spaces.
Grab a bite to eat at Randy’s or Staghead, then catch a show at Cinema 8. Take a stroll through Downtown Red Wing and appreciate some of the Victorian architecture and locally-owned boutiques. It’s clear that outdoorsy types will love Red Wing, but it also caters to families with a network of highly-rated schools. Minneapolis is just over an hour away via U.S. 61, but Red Wing’s unbeatable views might make leaving tough.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,216
Average: $81,736
Education
4,456
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,569
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Red Wing has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Red Wing, MN is $1,353 for a studio, $1,205 for one bedroom, $1,262 for two bedrooms, and $1,361 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Red Wing has decreased by -3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,205/month
729 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Red Wing, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
534 Students
Public
Grades K-5
522 Students
Public
Grades K-5
339 Students
Public
Grades K-5
339 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
54 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
866 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
866 Students
Public
Grades K-8
534 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
54 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
866 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
866 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
54 Students
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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.