Living in Akeley, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Akeley · Census data 2020–2024
Akeley has 289 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $44,000 (51% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $110,500, the median rent is $1,094/month.
Akeley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Akeley at a glance
- Population
- 289
- Median age
- 55.8State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $44,000State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $110,500State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,094/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Akeley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Akeley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Akeley the median home value is $110,500, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Akeley median household income
The median household income in Akeley is $44,000 and the income per person is $28,615. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Akeley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 187
- Owner-occupied
- 89.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.6%
- Vacant
- 24.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.04
Akeley demographics
- Population
- 289
- Median age
- 55.8
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Akeley ›
Education in Akeley
16% of adults 25 and older in Akeley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Akeley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.2%
Akeley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeley | 289 | $44,000 | $110,500 | $1,094 |
| Nevis | 496 | $60,268 | $182,000 | $595 |
| Walker | 848 | $34,375 | $261,800 | $545 |
| Hackensack | 248 | $41,250 | $176,800 | $620 |
| Backus | 291 | $56,250 | $134,700 | $720 |
| Lake George | 204 | $84,167 | $245,500 | $1,167 |
| Park Rapids | 4,270 | $44,747 | $227,500 | $825 |
| Chickamaw Beach | 248 | $110,000 | $298,800 | — |
| Longville | 138 | $32,917 | $187,500 | $525 |
More for people moving to Akeley
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What is the median household income in Akeley, MN?
The median household income in Akeley is $44,000, 51% lower 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 Akeley?
The median home value in Akeley is $110,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Akeley?
The median gross rent in Akeley is $1,094 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Akeley, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Akeley?
The median age in Akeley is 55.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Akeley?
The average commute to work in Akeley is 17 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Akeley?
The unemployment rate in Akeley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Akeley?
16% of adults in Akeley 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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