Living in Mankato (Minnesota)
Mankato (Minnesota) is a large place in Minnesota, United States, home to 41,044 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 12%, #2,067 of 18,063), climate-conscious movers (top 13%, #1,533 of 12,111), single pensioners (top 22%, #2,058 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mankato (Minnesota)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 52 min and sets around 23:40; in late June it sets around 4:03.
How Mankato (Minnesota) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #2,900 of 11,898 | #153 of 211 | Map |
| Low-income household | 44 | #3,651 of 9,771 | #169 of 207 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #2,152 of 8,006 | #118 of 151 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #1,977 of 6,237 | #106 of 116 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,317 of 9,474 | #56 of 173 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,058 of 9,474 | #77 of 173 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,098 of 10,762 | #90 of 233 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,544 of 7,271 | #88 of 146 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 32 | #6,425 of 8,006 | #148 of 151 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #3,333 of 12,111 | #156 of 263 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 51 | #4,291 of 7,271 | #101 of 146 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,736 of 9,474 | #111 of 173 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #2,067 of 18,063 | #252 of 398 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 17 | #9,613 of 16,523 | #177 of 368 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #5,565 of 18,063 | #308 of 398 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #4,610 of 16,523 | #137 of 368 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #6,285 of 21,167 | #137 of 512 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,533 of 12,111 | #123 of 263 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 43 | #7,204 of 12,111 | #158 of 263 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- North Mankato 3 km
- Saint Peter (Minnesota) 19 km
- New Ulm 40 km
- Waseca 41 km
- New Prague 55 km
- Belle Plaine (Minnesota) 55 km
- Faribault 61 km
- Owatonna 63 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.