In Steele, Minnesota, the median home price is $301,061, compared with the Minnesota median of $351,203; median household income is $84,196; the population is 37,439; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 168.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Steele at a glance
Population
37,439
Median Household Income
$84,196
Typical Home Value
$301,061
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
168.4
Avg Commute Time
19.1
About Steele
Steele has a population of 37,439. The median home value is $301,061, 14% below the Minnesota median. Median household income is $84,196 (5% below the Minnesota median). The most populated towns are Owatonna, Blooming Prairie, and Medford.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Steele
17 towns, by population.
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Steele at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Steele?
- Steele has a population of 37,439 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Steele?
- The median home value in Steele is $301,061. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Steele?
- Median household income in Steele is $84,196 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Steele in?
- Steele is in Minnesota.
- How many towns are in Steele?
- Steele contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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