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Grand Meadow, MN

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Population
1,159
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,354 ft
Median Home Value
$188,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$644/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Grand Meadow

Grand Meadow is a quiet small town tucked along Highway 16 in southeastern Minnesota, surrounded by wide-open prairie and rolling farmland. It offers a relaxed, rural pace while keeping you within an easy half-hour drive of Rochester and about twenty minutes from Austin. If you are looking for open space, friendly neighbors, and a low-stress commute, it is an easy place to settle into.

Grand Meadow High School July 2025

The town's standout feature is its K-12 public school, which is instantly recognizable by its cluster of massive concrete domes designed for energy efficiency and storm safety. Community events, youth sports, and local gatherings tend to revolve around the school and the nearby parks. Between the historic Grand Army of the Republic hall downtown and the quiet residential streets, Grand Meadow has a grounded, close-knit feel that makes newcomers feel welcome right away.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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