Living in Borup, Minnesota

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

Borup has 132 residents with a median age of 60.1. The median household income is $63,125 (29% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $63,500.

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

Borup at a glance

Population
132
Median age
60.1State: 38.8
Median household income
$63,125State: $89,062
Median home value
$63,500State: $329,300
Homeowners
96%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
Average commute
15 min

Is Borup a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%.

Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Minnesota median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Borup

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Borup the median home value is $63,500, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $675 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Borup$63,500
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Borup median household income

The median household income in Borup is $63,125 and the income per person is $24,970. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Borup$63,125
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Borup: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
62
Owner-occupied
96%
Renter-occupied
4%
Vacant
19.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1972
Average household size
2.64

Borup demographics

Population
132
Median age
60.1
Under 18
17.4%
65 and older
38.6%
Households
50
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
16.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White62.9%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Borup

8.3% of adults 25 and older in Borup have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Borup8.3%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Borup

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.1%
Average commute
15 minState: 23 min
Work from home
6.3%
Drive alone
87.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.3%
Homes with broadband
92%

Borup vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Borup132$63,125$63,500—
Felton186$40,000$157,700$525
Ada1,833$64,091$137,800$746
Twin Valley719$57,500$93,400$786
Ulen413$60,556$174,300$903
Perley126$75,250$91,300—
Hendrum240$57,500$127,500$913
Gary268$83,750$151,100—
Hitterdal314$48,750$151,600—

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Living in Borup: FAQ

What is the median household income in Borup, MN?

The median household income in Borup is $63,125, 29% 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 Borup?

The median home value in Borup is $63,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

Is Borup, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Minnesota median.

What is the median age in Borup?

The median age in Borup is 60.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Borup?

The average commute to work in Borup is 15 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Borup?

The unemployment rate in Borup is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Borup?

8.3% of adults in Borup 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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