Living in Bejou, Minnesota

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

Bejou has 109 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $43,958 (51% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $137,500.

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

Bejou at a glance

Population
109
Median age
30.9State: 38.8
Median household income
$43,958State: $89,062
Median home value
$137,500State: $329,300
Homeowners
83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
Average commute
15 min

Is Bejou a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Bejou

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bejou the median home value is $137,500, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,219 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bejou$137,500
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Bejou median household income

The median household income in Bejou is $43,958 and the income per person is $23,294. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Bejou$43,958
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Bejou: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
39
Owner-occupied
83.8%
Renter-occupied
16.2%
Vacant
5.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1954
Average household size
2.95

Bejou demographics

Population
109
Median age
30.9
Under 18
40.4%
65 and older
28.4%
Households
37
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White76.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Bejou

16.1% of adults 25 and older in Bejou have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bejou16.1%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bejou

Unemployment rate
7.1%State: 4.1%
Average commute
15 minState: 23 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
82.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
12.8%
Homes with broadband
70.3%

Bejou vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bejou109$43,958$137,500—
Winger157$48,229$91,300—
Riverland239$51,250—$458
Mahnomen1,049$45,341$83,200$753
McIntosh847$56,944$103,600$591
Fosston1,374$52,500$151,700$790
Gary268$83,750$151,100—
Erskine427$44,844$117,100$825
Fertile803$67,125$129,500$823

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Living in Bejou: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bejou, MN?

The median household income in Bejou is $43,958, 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 Bejou?

The median home value in Bejou is $137,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

Is Bejou, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.

What is the median age in Bejou?

The median age in Bejou is 30.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Bejou?

The average commute to work in Bejou is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bejou?

The unemployment rate in Bejou is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bejou?

16.1% of adults in Bejou 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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