Living in Audubon, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Audubon · Census data 2020–2024
Audubon has 388 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $67,500 (24% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $207,000, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Audubon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Audubon at a glance
- Population
- 388
- Median age
- 36.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $67,500State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $207,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Audubon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Audubon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Audubon the median home value is $207,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,487 a month in housing costs.
Audubon median household income
The median household income in Audubon is $67,500 and the income per person is $33,147. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Audubon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 183
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.49
Audubon demographics
- Population
- 388
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 32%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Audubon ›
Education in Audubon
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Audubon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Audubon
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 85.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.2%
Audubon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon | 388 | $67,500 | $207,000 | $1,054 |
| Lake Park | 600 | $64,028 | $196,500 | $692 |
| Detroit Lakes | 10,025 | $62,958 | $265,800 | $954 |
| Callaway | 224 | $53,125 | $87,500 | $913 |
| Hitterdal | 314 | $48,750 | $151,600 | — |
| Hawley | 2,178 | $99,188 | $280,400 | $733 |
| Frazee | 1,647 | $47,016 | $172,000 | $902 |
| Ogema | 257 | $55,250 | $73,000 | $700 |
| Vergas | 258 | $72,917 | $175,000 | $750 |
More for people moving to Audubon
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What is the median household income in Audubon, MN?
The median household income in Audubon is $67,500, 24% 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 Audubon?
The median home value in Audubon is $207,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Audubon?
The median gross rent in Audubon is $1,054 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Audubon, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Audubon?
The median age in Audubon is 36.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Audubon?
The average commute to work in Audubon is 20 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Audubon?
The unemployment rate in Audubon is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Audubon?
12.8% of adults in Audubon 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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