Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★5.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Evansville, MN
Explore Evansville and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.6 / 10
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Evansville at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population550
Median Household Income$64,028
Median Home Value$133,000
Median Gross Rent$700
Median Age32.9
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home4.2%
Homeownership69.5%
Housing Vacancy11.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Evansville is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Evansville and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Evansville
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$133,000
Median Gross Rent$700
Homeownership69.5%
Housing Vacancy11.6%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Evansville, MN
Median Household Income$64,028
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home4.2%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Evansville and how households are structured
Population550
Median Age32.9
Average Household Size2.1
Evansville is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Evansville
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Evansville point to warm summers, cold winters, moderate annual rainfall and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High80.2°F
Average Winter Low2.3°F
Annual Rainfall26.4 in.
Annual Snowfall46.3 in.
Seasonal Life in Evansville
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Evansville is located in Douglas County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Douglas County.
County Intelligence
Evansville & Douglas County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Evansville is located in Douglas County, Minnesota.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Evansville.
Current NarrowTheList data for Evansville shows a population of about 550. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Douglas County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Evansville.
For someone considering a move to Evansville, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.