Living in Argyle, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Argyle · Census data 2020–2024

Argyle has 486 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $105,625 (19% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $191,800, the median rent is $431/month.

Argyle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Argyle at a glance

Population
486
Median age
48.3State: 38.8
Median household income
$105,625State: $89,062
Median home value
$191,800State: $329,300
Median rent
$431/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
72.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
Average commute
17 min

Is Argyle a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 1.2%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Argyle

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Argyle the median home value is $191,800, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $431 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,421 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Argyle$191,800
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Argyle$431
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Argyle median household income

The median household income in Argyle is $105,625 and the income per person is $50,883. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Argyle$105,625
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Argyle: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
292
Owner-occupied
72.8%
Renter-occupied
27.2%
Vacant
16.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1970
Average household size
2.00

Argyle demographics

Population
486
Median age
48.3
Under 18
16.7%
65 and older
21.2%
Households
243
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Argyle ›

Education in Argyle

21.6% of adults 25 and older in Argyle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Argyle21.6%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Argyle

Unemployment rate
0.3%State: 4.1%
Average commute
17 minState: 23 min
Work from home
15%
Drive alone
64.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1%
Homes with broadband
90.5%

Argyle vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Argyle486$105,625$191,800$431
Stephen526$71,250$87,500$1,063
Warren1,680$59,875$148,400$717
Alvarado317$66,964$133,300$1,075
Oslo260$63,750$79,600$950
Viking125$76,607$127,500—
Karlstad622$64,000$126,300$619
Kennedy170$39,688$50,700—
Newfolden332$64,583$121,300$817

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Living in Argyle: FAQ

What is the median household income in Argyle, MN?

The median household income in Argyle is $105,625, 19% 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 Argyle?

The median home value in Argyle is $191,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Argyle?

The median gross rent in Argyle is $431 per month, about 31.3% of household income.

Is Argyle, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 1.2%.

What is the median age in Argyle?

The median age in Argyle is 48.3 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Argyle?

The average commute to work in Argyle is 17 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Argyle?

The unemployment rate in Argyle is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Argyle?

21.6% of adults in Argyle 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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