Living in Badger, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Badger · Census data 2020–2024
Badger has 391 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $64,167 (28% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $110,000, the median rent is $1,013/month.
Badger is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Badger at a glance
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 39.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $64,167State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $110,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,013/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Badger a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Badger
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Badger the median home value is $110,000, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,238 a month in housing costs.
Badger median household income
The median household income in Badger is $64,167 and the income per person is $33,385. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Badger: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 183
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.44
Badger demographics
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 160
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Badger ›
Education in Badger
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Badger have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Badger
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Badger vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badger | 391 | $64,167 | $110,000 | $1,013 |
| Greenbush | 678 | $60,333 | $145,500 | $824 |
| Roseau | 2,736 | $60,217 | $164,100 | $895 |
| Middle River | 319 | $76,250 | $101,900 | $408 |
| Karlstad | 622 | $64,000 | $126,300 | $619 |
| Lake Bronson | 190 | $49,375 | $44,100 | $645 |
| Newfolden | 332 | $64,583 | $121,300 | $817 |
| Lancaster | 315 | $64,306 | $107,300 | $900 |
| Grygla | 266 | $69,167 | $89,000 | $713 |
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What is the median household income in Badger, MN?
The median household income in Badger is $64,167, 28% 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 Badger?
The median home value in Badger is $110,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Badger?
The median gross rent in Badger is $1,013 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Badger, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Badger?
The median age in Badger is 39.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Badger?
The average commute to work in Badger is 16 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Badger?
The unemployment rate in Badger is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Badger?
17.6% of adults in Badger 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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