Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Waseca
Waseca, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$615
Population
9,714
Renter Mix
31% Rent
A lake-filled suburb and a laid-back environment
Suburban
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Community
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A peaceful city with a bit of seclusion, Waseca sits in the suburbs of south Minnesota, located about 72 miles south of Minneapolis. Residents appreciate this city’s small town charm, along with its historic roots and community spirit. The Waseca County Historical Society keeps up this town’s historic sites. Both Clear Lake and Loon Lake sit within this city, so locals can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, and camping.
The Waseca County Fairgrounds hold seasonal community events, while Waseca Water Park offers seasonal family-friendly fun. There are quite a few pubs, pizza parlors, and Mexican grills throughout the city. Residents of Waseca enjoy grabbing a drink, a bite to eat, and live music at the Boat House Bar and Grill off of Clear Lake. Rentals are very affordable in this suburb, and public schools are highly-ranked, including Hartley Elementary near Clear Lake Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,568
Average: $79,080
Education
1,436
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,510
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Waseca has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Waseca, MN is $615 for one bedroom, $856 for two bedrooms, and $1,217 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waseca has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$615/month
681 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waseca, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Waseca Intermediate Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
359 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
449 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
449 Students
Public
Grades K-5
102 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
259 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
259 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
4 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
607 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
607 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
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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.