A town of 1,389. A typical home worth about $126K.
The 2 things Wheaton does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Wheaton. Another town gets a different order.
The typical Wheaton home is worth about $126,000, up 10.9% in a year, 64% below the Minnesota typical home.
The public schools Wheaton’s kids attend outperform 69% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Elementary | PK–5 | 177 | A |
| Wheaton Secondary | 6–12 | 175 | C+ |
Wheaton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
About one in 3 of Wheaton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Lake Valley (6%), Morris (4%) and Darnen (3%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Wheaton's reported crime rate is below Minnesota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
Wheaton beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Wheaton | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 5.9% |
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Falk Park | 0.1 mi | 6 |
| 2. City Park | — | 2 |
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
