Living in Breezy Point, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Breezy Point · Census data 2020–2024
Breezy Point has 2,687 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $85,938 (4% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $340,800, the median rent is $1,137/month.
Breezy Point at a glance
- Population
- 2,687
- Median age
- 41State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $85,938State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $340,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,137/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 94.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Breezy Point a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Minnesota median; home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Breezy Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Breezy Point the median home value is $340,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,137 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,769 a month in housing costs.
Breezy Point median household income
The median household income in Breezy Point is $85,938 and the income per person is $42,532. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Breezy Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,830
- Owner-occupied
- 94.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.7%
- Vacant
- 40.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.45
40.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Breezy Point has many vacation and second homes.
Breezy Point demographics
- Population
- 2,687
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 1,097
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Breezy Point ›
Education in Breezy Point
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Breezy Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Breezy Point
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Breezy Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezy Point | 2,687 | $85,938 | $340,800 | $1,137 |
| Pequot Lakes | 2,079 | $63,699 | $289,300 | $847 |
| Jenkins | 508 | $74,250 | $275,000 | $1,018 |
| Crosslake | 2,521 | $79,635 | $473,700 | $1,042 |
| Nisswa | 1,954 | $100,000 | $481,200 | $867 |
| Merrifield | 121 | $39,572 | $226,800 | — |
| Lake Shore | 1,073 | $96,563 | $513,200 | — |
| Trommald | 123 | $53,625 | $155,400 | $700 |
| Fifty Lakes | 478 | $84,615 | $457,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Breezy Point, MN?
The median household income in Breezy Point is $85,938, 4% 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 Breezy Point?
The median home value in Breezy Point is $340,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Breezy Point?
The median gross rent in Breezy Point is $1,137 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Breezy Point, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Minnesota median; home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Breezy Point?
The median age in Breezy Point is 41 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Breezy Point?
The average commute to work in Breezy Point is 26 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Breezy Point?
The unemployment rate in Breezy Point is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Breezy Point?
32.5% of adults in Breezy Point 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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