Living in Askov, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Askov · Census data 2020–2024
Askov has 304 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $31,250 (65% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $152,700, the median rent is $346/month.
Askov is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Askov at a glance
- Population
- 304
- Median age
- 43.5State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $31,250State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $152,700State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $346/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 56.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Askov a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 14.9%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Askov
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Askov the median home value is $152,700, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $346 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,516 a month in housing costs.
Askov median household income
The median household income in Askov is $31,250 and the income per person is $27,108. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Askov: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 198
- Owner-occupied
- 56.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.73
Askov demographics
- Population
- 304
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 176
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Askov ›
Education in Askov
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Askov have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Askov
- Unemployment rate
- 14.9%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.3%
Askov vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askov | 304 | $31,250 | $152,700 | $346 |
| Sandstone | 2,482 | $51,875 | $166,300 | $1,015 |
| Rutledge | 275 | $65,000 | $102,700 | $825 |
| Finlayson | 267 | $68,500 | $219,400 | $950 |
| Willow River | 342 | $58,125 | $206,300 | $743 |
| Hinckley | 1,596 | $50,714 | $182,800 | $956 |
| Sturgeon Lake | 568 | $79,722 | $210,200 | $1,094 |
| Moose Lake | 2,863 | $64,286 | $205,000 | $907 |
| Kettle River | 140 | $65,000 | $154,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Askov, MN?
The median household income in Askov is $31,250, 65% 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 Askov?
The median home value in Askov is $152,700, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Askov?
The median gross rent in Askov is $346 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Askov, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 14.9%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Askov?
The median age in Askov is 43.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Askov?
The average commute to work in Askov is 43 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Askov?
The unemployment rate in Askov is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Askov?
13.4% of adults in Askov 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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