Willmar, MN 

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Population

20,823

+13.5% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

Cost of Living

80.4 / 100

Median Home Price

$206,000

Median Income

$53,863

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.3 / 3.8

summer / winter

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Willmar, MN

Willmar is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota with a population of about 19,000. It is known for its picturesque landscape and its quaint downtown area, which offers plenty of shopping and dining options. The Willmar Area Chamber of Commerce also provides an array of community services – from business resources to recreational opportunities. There are numerous places to explore in the area, ranging from parks and trails to beaches and lakes. In addition, educational institutions like Ridgewater College are available for those seeking higher education. In conclusion, Willmar has something to offer everyone – all tucked away in a charming rural setting that makes it an ideal place to call home.

State: Minnesota
County: Kandiyohi County
Metro Area: Willmar Metro Area
City: Willmar
Zip Codes: 56201
Cost of Living: -19.6% lower

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Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Willmar is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Willmar jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Willmar's cost of living is 19.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Willmar's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Willmar, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Kandiyohi county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 61.8% to 36.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Willmar's population is 20,823 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 12.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Willmar is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.4%.

SCHOOLS
Willmar public schools spend $11,960 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14 students per teacher in Willmar. More Education



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Housing Market in Willmar

It's a good time to buy in Willmar. Home Appreciation is up 13.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Willmar is .

Reviews for Willmar   1 Reviews
Willmar MN Racist - 7/18/2015
The citizens of Willmar are very racist. Their racism is not overt usually, but underneath the Minnesota Nice, racism is practiced by the city council and chamber, the... Read More

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