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    Living in Wadena, Minnesota

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    B
    Livability Grade

    Median Income

    $44,450

    Median Home

    $151,900

    Median Rent

    $643/mo

    Unemployment

    10.5%

    Population

    4,328

    Quick Facts

    37

    Median Age

    11%

    College Grads

    8

    Schools

    1

    Neighborhoods

    6.3

    Avg School Rating

    Below

    National Avg Cost

    Best Neighborhoods
    1 areas
    Best Schools
    8 schools
    Cost of Living
    Housing & expenses
    Crime & Safety
    Safety grades

    Top Neighborhoods

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    WADENA

    B

    $643/mo rent · 4,328 residents

    Top Schools

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    #1
    🦦58

    White Pine Academy

    public
    high
    12 students
    #2
    🦦57

    Freshwater Education District ALC

    charter
    high
    88 students
    #3
    🦦55

    Elm Tree Academy

    public
    elementary
    7 students
    #4
    🦦53

    LEAF RIVER ACADEMY

    public
    elementary
    24 students
    #5
    🦦50

    WADENA-DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY

    public
    elementary
    449 students

    Cost of Living

    Median Home Value

    Wadena
    $151,900
    National Avg
    $350,000

    Median Rent

    Wadena
    $643/mo
    National Avg
    $1,400/mo

    Wadena is more affordable than the national average, with home values 57% below the national median.

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    About Wadena, Minnesota

    Wadena is home to 8 schools and 1 neighborhoods. With a population of 4,328, it is one of the communities in Minnesota.

    The median household income in Wadena is $44,450, below the national median of $75,000. The average school rating is 6.3/10.

    All data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and FBI Crime Data Explorer. Data reflects the most recent available year. AreaOtter is not affiliated with Wadena or any local government.

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