Living in Braham, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Braham · Census data 2020–2024
Braham has 1,732 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $59,375 (33% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $196,800, the median rent is $788/month.
Braham at a glance
- Population
- 1,732
- Median age
- 36.6State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $59,375State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $196,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Braham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Braham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Braham the median home value is $196,800, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,569 a month in housing costs.
Braham median household income
The median household income in Braham is $59,375 and the income per person is $28,296. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Braham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 724
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.51
Braham demographics
- Population
- 1,732
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 687
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Braham ›
Education in Braham
9.7% of adults 25 and older in Braham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Braham
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Braham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braham | 1,732 | $59,375 | $196,800 | $788 |
| Stanchfield | 100 | $68,333 | $159,400 | — |
| Grasston | 112 | $97,500 | $162,500 | — |
| Rush City | 3,295 | $58,760 | $233,100 | $983 |
| Cambridge | 10,307 | $69,154 | $251,600 | $1,302 |
| Mora | 3,732 | $52,535 | $171,800 | $788 |
| Harris | 776 | $87,375 | $306,000 | $870 |
| Pine City | 3,468 | $52,056 | $186,900 | $680 |
| Rock Creek | 1,748 | $94,856 | $318,200 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in Braham, MN?
The median household income in Braham is $59,375, 33% 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 Braham?
The median home value in Braham is $196,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Braham?
The median gross rent in Braham is $788 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Braham, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Braham?
The median age in Braham is 36.6 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Braham?
The average commute to work in Braham is 30 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Braham?
The unemployment rate in Braham is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Braham?
9.7% of adults in Braham 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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