Affordable Waseca Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Waseca.

About Waseca, MN

Waseca County’s seat is the city of Waseca, with a population of 8,892 (2020 Census). It is 75 miles south of Minneapolis, MN, which is a nice drive using I-35.

A post office was the first structure built after surveying and mapping the town in 1867. It took until 1881 for the town to officially incorporate. Waseca’s name comes from a word in the language of the native American Dakotans that translates as “rich in provisions.”

The Waseca County Historical Society built a nice museum for history buffs who wish to learn more about the area. Many historical buildings still standing were built from 1868 to around 1900. You can see the John W. Aughenbaugh House, Philo C. Bailey House, Roscoe P. Ward House, William R. Wolf House, Waseca County Courthouse, and the W. J. Armstrong Company Wholesale Grocers Building.

The Clear Lake Park next to Clear Lake is very popular. The lake and park are within the city limits. The water area represents over one square mile of water. The land area is around 4 square miles. The total area of the city is 5.19 square miles.

What to do in Waseca, MN

If you like the idea of living near a beautiful lake, this is an area you should consider.

• Shopping: There are no big shopping malls in this town. Instead, there are mostly smaller boutique shops.
• Destination: Clear Lake has a park, campground, and RV resort near it. Campers come from all over to enjoy the park, trails, fishing, boating, and swimming. Clear Lake Park is a fun place for a family picnic.
• Features: Amenities in the area include the Waseca Waterpark that children enjoy, the Waseca County Fairgrounds for the county fair, and the golf course atthe Waseca Lakeside Club for a nice round of golf and a meal at the clubhouse. The golf course is located on the north shore of the lake.

Working in Waseca, MN

The town’s economy depends on retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. The unemployment rate of 6% is the same as the American average. Households earn about $47,523 annually. There is a problem with job growth in this area. The ten-year projected job growth rate is only 19.9%. The American average is predicted to be 33.5%. If you commute to work, it will take about 18 minutes.

The most jobs are found in these industries: printing (11.9%), electronics/computers (10.0%), healthcare services (8.3%), educational services (6.5%), building construction (4.3%), public administration (3.9%), and insurance/finance (3.9%).

Waseca, MN Neighborhoods

Here are the top three neighborhoods for you to consider.

• Otisco/Vista: In this neighborhood, the median home price is $290,737. This is much lower than the median home price in America at $423,600. However, this cost matches the prices found in other communities in the state. Most homes are occupied by their owners. Home construction occurred mostly between 1970 and 1999. There are many three- and four-bedroom homes mixed with apartment complexes. The median rent is $1,440. The vacancy rate of 4.5% is low, so you may have trouble finding a nice place to rent.
• Waseca North: Retirees and families with children like this neighborhood.The median home price in this locale is $200,468. The average rent is $1,008, with almost no vacancies, making finding a nice place to rent extremely challenging.
• City Center: This area has lower-priced homes. Most of the houses were built after the 1970s. There is a balance of renters and homeowners. The median home price is $168,831. The average rent is $1,063, with a vacancy rate of 6.3%, making it fairly easy to find a place to rent. The area has condominium complexes, apartment buildings, and medium-sized single-family homes.

Waseca, MN School District

Waseca Public School District manages the public school system. The district invests about $18,784 annually per student. There are 14 students for each teacher.

The Sacred Heart School (PK-4) is the only private school in town.

There are no colleges or universities in this town. Within 100 miles, there are 68 colleges and universities. The nearest ones are about 25 miles away, such as the Minnesota State University in Mankato, Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, and Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato.

Moving to Waseca, MN

If you are new to the area, this information will help you get accustomed to the town and get your utilities turned on.

Waseca Municipal Utilities provides electricity, water, and sewer service. Xcel Energy offers electricity. CenterPoint Energy sells natural gas. TV, telephone, and Internet connections are provided by CenturyLink, Mediacom, and others.

There are 15 city parks with more than 200 acres in total managed by the Waseca Parks Department. Amenities include baseball, softball, and soccer fields. There are courts for basketball, volleyball, and tennis. There are playgrounds for children. During winter, the parks have outdoor skating rinks.

The city government includes an elected mayor and six city council members.

Waseca, MN Housing

To buy a home requires about $204,900 to pay the median home price. Real estate prices are trending down by about -3.8% each year. The low home prices, which are 35% lower than the American average, help keep the cost of living in this area at a great value. The cost of living is 15% lower than other towns in the state and 12% below the American average.