Living in Chisago City, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chisago City · Census data 2020–2024
Chisago City has 5,899 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $102,197 (15% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $413,000, the median rent is $1,321/month.
Chisago City at a glance
- Population
- 5,899
- Median age
- 44.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $102,197State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $413,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,321/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Chisago City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chisago City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chisago City the median home value is $413,000, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,321 per month, which is 49.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,104 a month in housing costs.
Chisago City median household income
The median household income in Chisago City is $102,197 and the income per person is $46,389. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Chisago City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,533
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.52
Chisago City demographics
- Population
- 5,899
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 2,284
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chisago City ›
Education in Chisago City
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Chisago City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chisago City
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Chisago City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago City | 5,899 | $102,197 | $413,000 | $1,321 |
| Lindstrom | 4,978 | $98,226 | $358,100 | $1,176 |
| Wyoming | 8,087 | $107,565 | $365,700 | $1,166 |
| Stacy | 4,384 | $98,464 | $323,800 | $892 |
| Center City | 651 | $96,875 | $362,000 | $1,611 |
| Shafer | 1,186 | $99,489 | $242,800 | $966 |
| Martin Lake | 1,068 | $123,208 | $498,400 | — |
| Forest Lake | 20,729 | $92,944 | $393,500 | $1,421 |
| Scandia | 3,950 | $101,953 | $475,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Chisago City, MN?
The median household income in Chisago City is $102,197, 15% higher 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 Chisago City?
The median home value in Chisago City is $413,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Chisago City?
The median gross rent in Chisago City is $1,321 per month, about 49.3% of household income.
Is Chisago City, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Chisago City?
The median age in Chisago City is 44.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Chisago City?
The average commute to work in Chisago City is 30 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chisago City?
The unemployment rate in Chisago City is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chisago City?
31.2% of adults in Chisago City 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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