In Waseca, Minnesota, the median home price is $261,910, compared with the Minnesota median of $351,203; median household income is $76,261; the population is 18,885; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 158.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Waseca at a glance
Population
18,885
Median Household Income
$76,261
Typical Home Value
$261,910
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
158.3
Avg Commute Time
22.2
About Waseca
Waseca has a population of 18,885. The median home value is $261,910, 25% below the Minnesota median. Median household income is $76,261 (14% below the Minnesota median). The most populated towns are Waseca, Janesville, and Woodville.
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 Waseca
17 towns, by population.
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Waseca at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Waseca?
- Waseca has a population of 18,885 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Waseca?
- The median home value in Waseca is $261,910. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Waseca?
- Median household income in Waseca is $76,261 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Waseca in?
- Waseca is in Minnesota.
- How many towns are in Waseca?
- Waseca 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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