Living in Big Falls, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Big Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Big Falls has 136 residents with a median age of 62.5. The median household income is $29,063 (67% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $67,500, the median rent is $566/month.
Big Falls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Big Falls at a glance
- Population
- 136
- Median age
- 62.5State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $29,063State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $67,500State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $566/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Big Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 67% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Big Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Big Falls the median home value is $67,500, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $566 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,143 a month in housing costs.
Big Falls median household income
The median household income in Big Falls is $29,063 and the income per person is $32,523. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Big Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 135
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 34.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.55
34.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Big Falls has many vacation and second homes.
Big Falls demographics
- Population
- 136
- Median age
- 62.5
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 41.2%
- Households
- 88
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Big Falls ›
Education in Big Falls
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Big Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Big Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Big Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Falls | 136 | $29,063 | $67,500 | $566 |
| Littlefork | 636 | $64,130 | $150,800 | $519 |
| Northome | 159 | $63,750 | $87,700 | $663 |
| Bigfork | 375 | $29,375 | $118,800 | $1,000 |
| Kelliher | 341 | $102,529 | $179,600 | $600 |
| International Falls | 5,642 | $57,662 | $120,400 | $645 |
| Nett Lake | 171 | $38,750 | $80,000 | $832 |
| Ranier | 509 | $87,375 | $178,300 | — |
| Squaw Lake | 104 | $60,000 | $181,300 | $675 |
More for people moving to Big Falls
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What is the median household income in Big Falls, MN?
The median household income in Big Falls is $29,063, 67% 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 Big Falls?
The median home value in Big Falls is $67,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Big Falls?
The median gross rent in Big Falls is $566 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Big Falls, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 67% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
What is the median age in Big Falls?
The median age in Big Falls is 62.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Big Falls?
The average commute to work in Big Falls is 23 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Big Falls?
The unemployment rate in Big Falls is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Big Falls?
12.1% of adults in Big Falls 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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