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Paynesville

  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Minnesota
  • 8 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Paynesville is a town in Minnesota with a population of 2,717. Paynesville is in Stearns County. Living in Paynesville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Paynesville and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Paynesville are above average.
    Population
    2,717

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $127,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $624
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      40
      282.7
    • Murder
      79.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      40
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      159.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      319.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      79.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      20%
      13%

      Working in Paynesville

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $48,661
      National
      $55,322
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      Paynesville Reviews

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      In general, Paynesville is a comfortable place to live, but over the years it has become almost unsafe in some areas. Lots of violence and drugs. Not too much for jobs. A good handful of community events. The community does stick together. Everyone knows everything. School is making good updates and they think about what is best for students. The lakeside is beautiful. Nice nature scene. Starry Stonewort in Lake Karonis, an invasive species.
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      Paynesville is a nice small town, that still has places like the bigger towns. Everyone is very friendly and knows what is going on. You can easily walk to where you need to if you do not have a vehicle.
      Paynesville is a quaint town that is filled with friendly people. It has a Café where many people eat on Sundays and a coffee house right down town. The bookstore down town is filled with pre-read books of all types and titles. A quilting shop brings friends together while they learn to quilt. There are a few antique stores one can explore. Lake Koronis is just south of town which has three islands you can boat to and have picnics on.