Owatonna, Minnesota · ZIP 55060

Owatonna — ZIP 55060

Owatonna (55060) scores 73/100 — Good for Minnesota. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $302K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency41%

Avg reading proficiency51%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$302K

Median rent$1,183/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

$302K

Median Rent

$1,183/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

273

Violent Crime

Property Crime

206

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Steele 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
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY	KG–05	505	67%	55%
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY	KG–05	468	53%	51%
OWATONNA SENIOR HIGH	09–12	1,468	47%	53%
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY	KG–05	510	45%	47%
WILSON ELEMENTARY	KG–05	454	42%	42%
Owatonna Online K-6	KG–06	14	35%	65%
Owatonna Middle School	06–08	1,015	33%	44%
Owatonna Online 7-8	07–08	22	10%	50%
Owatonna Online 9-12	09–12	136	Not reported	Not reported
CHOICE Technical Academy	07–12	44	Not reported	Not 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.

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

29,601

Median Income

$85K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

40.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 55060 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 55060 has a school score of 65/100. 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 55060 is approximately $302K. 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 55060 in Owatonna has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. 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.