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Mankato, Minnesota · ZIP 56001

Mankato — ZIP 56001

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Mankato (56001) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Minnesota. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $307K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency49%
Avg reading proficiency53%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$307K
Median rent$1,241/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$307K

Median Rent

$1,241/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

110

Violent Crime

13

Property Crime

97

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Blue Earth County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARYPK–05388
84%
70%
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYKG–05191
77%
67%
KENNEDY ELEMENTARYPK–05347
62%
47%
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARYKG–05302
62%
67%
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYKG–05376
52%
50%
Rosa Parks ElementaryKG–05425
48%
46%
Prairie Winds Middle School06–08887
37%
44%
MANKATO WEST SENIOR HIGH09–121,232
36%
68%
Dakota Meadows Middle School06–08852
36%
54%
MANKATO EAST SENIOR HIGH09–121,302
32%
62%
Kato Public Charter School06–1277
10%
10%
Mankato Schools Center for LearningPK–PK165Not reportedNot reported
Mankato Area Public Schools Online09–12No current enrollmentNot reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

50,960

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

28.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 56001 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 56001 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 56001 is approximately $307K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 56001 in Mankato has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.