Living in Currie, Minnesota

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

Currie has 220 residents with a median age of 62.2. The median household income is $47,250 (47% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $82,800, the median rent is $950/month.

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

Currie at a glance

Population
220
Median age
62.2State: 38.8
Median household income
$47,250State: $89,062
Median home value
$82,800State: $329,300
Median rent
$950/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
95.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
Average commute
28 min

Is Currie a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%.

Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Currie

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Currie the median home value is $82,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,052 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Currie$82,800
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Currie$950
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Currie median household income

The median household income in Currie is $47,250 and the income per person is $28,201. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Currie$47,250
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Currie: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
131
Owner-occupied
95.6%
Renter-occupied
4.4%
Vacant
13%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1951
Average household size
1.93

Currie demographics

Population
220
Median age
62.2
Under 18
18.2%
65 and older
38.6%
Households
114
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Currie

11.2% of adults 25 and older in Currie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Currie11.2%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Currie

Unemployment rate
1%State: 4.1%
Average commute
28 minState: 23 min
Work from home
1%
Drive alone
79.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.8%

Currie vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Currie220$47,250$82,800$950
The Lakes594$87,969$397,100—
Slayton2,141$62,344$161,700$752
Avoca100$48,125$58,800—
Garvin114$43,438$66,100—
Westbrook792$35,119$78,200$605
Tracy2,057$67,788$113,400$697
Iona214$44,583$65,600$768
Fulda1,393$71,136$164,700$834

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Living in Currie: FAQ

What is the median household income in Currie, MN?

The median household income in Currie is $47,250, 47% 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 Currie?

The median home value in Currie is $82,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Currie?

The median gross rent in Currie is $950 per month, about 22.5% of household income.

Is Currie, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.

What is the median age in Currie?

The median age in Currie is 62.2 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Currie?

The average commute to work in Currie is 28 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Currie?

The unemployment rate in Currie is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Currie?

11.2% of adults in Currie 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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