The Town FilesMarshan, Minnesota
Township in Dakota County · population 1,153 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $475,000
- Household income
- $120,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 51.2
Marshan is a township of 1,153 people in Dakota County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $475,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for families than 85% of Minnesota towns, more upscale than 82% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 72% of Minnesota towns.
How Marshan ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marshan is worth $475,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $120,000, which is more affordable than 23% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,116 a month. 90.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marshan | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $475,000 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,116 | $991 |
| Median household income | $120,000 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 90.9% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marshan
| People | Marshan | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.3% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 17.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 90.2% |
Weather in Marshan
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 5.7°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.1 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshan since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 27, 1987 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 20, 2007.
Severe weather in Dakota County since 1996
Dakota County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4069: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 19, 2010 | Flood | EM-3310: Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Dakota County
Dakota County had 189,387 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,792 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Marshan itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Towns near Marshan
- Ravenna, MN4.1 mi · 2,354 people · home $443,800
- Hastings, MN5.1 mi · 22,154 people · home $322,400
- Douglas, MN5.6 mi · 748 people · home $459,900
- Welch, MN6.3 mi · 854 people · home $426,700
- Prescott, WI7.1 mi · 4,333 people · home $306,900
- Nininger, MN7.2 mi · 865 people · home $436,400
- Vermillion, MN8.0 mi · 1,290 people · home $438,500
- Hampton, MN8.0 mi · 832 people · home $504,800
Marshan questions
Is Marshan, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marshan scores better for retirees than 42% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 37%. 27.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.2).
How much does a house cost in Marshan?
The median owner-occupied home in Marshan is valued at $475,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,000, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,116 a month.
What is the weather like in Marshan?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 5.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 44.1 inches of snow.
Does Marshan get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 27, 1987. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)