Living in Afton, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Afton · Census data 2020–2024
Afton has 2,957 residents with a median age of 52.5. The median household income is $133,305 (50% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $679,300, the median rent is $2,333/month.
Afton at a glance
- Population
- 2,957
- Median age
- 52.5State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $133,305State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $679,300State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $2,333/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 98.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Afton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 106% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Afton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Afton the median home value is $679,300, 104% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,333 per month, which is 48% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,195 a month in housing costs.
Afton median household income
The median household income in Afton is $133,305 and the income per person is $66,167. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Afton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,244
- Owner-occupied
- 98.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.7%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.43
Afton demographics
- Population
- 2,957
- Median age
- 52.5
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 1,212
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Afton ›
Education in Afton
58.6% of adults 25 and older in Afton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Afton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Afton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton | 2,957 | $133,305 | $679,300 | $2,333 |
| St. Marys Point | 483 | $113,750 | $523,000 | $1,125 |
| Lake St. Croix Beach | 1,105 | $102,159 | $363,800 | $1,563 |
| Lakeland Shores | 344 | $134,375 | $455,400 | $1,375 |
| Lakeland | 1,492 | $100,132 | $373,900 | $1,668 |
| Woodbury | 78,305 | $125,310 | $450,200 | $1,908 |
| Hudson | 14,959 | $93,937 | $392,700 | $1,359 |
| North Hudson | 3,819 | $122,647 | $385,300 | $1,506 |
| Cottage Grove | 40,992 | $120,791 | $378,800 | $1,783 |
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What is the median household income in Afton, MN?
The median household income in Afton is $133,305, 50% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Afton?
The median home value in Afton is $679,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Afton?
The median gross rent in Afton is $2,333 per month, about 48% of household income.
Is Afton, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 106% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Afton?
The median age in Afton is 52.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Afton?
The average commute to work in Afton is 28 minutes; 27.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Afton?
The unemployment rate in Afton is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Afton?
58.6% of adults in Afton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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