Living in Darfur, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darfur · Census data 2020–2024
Darfur has 74 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $65,500 (26% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $71,700.
Darfur is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Darfur at a glance
- Population
- 74
- Median age
- 45State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $65,500State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $71,700State: $329,300
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.1%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Darfur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Darfur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darfur the median home value is $71,700, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $930 a month in housing costs.
Darfur median household income
The median household income in Darfur is $65,500 and the income per person is $41,936. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Darfur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 61
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 21.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 1.54
Darfur demographics
- Population
- 74
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 48
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darfur ›
Education in Darfur
2.1% of adults 25 and older in Darfur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darfur
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 25%
- Drive alone
- 36.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.1%
Darfur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darfur | 74 | $65,500 | $71,700 | — |
| Comfrey | 338 | $61,875 | $96,300 | $622 |
| Butterfield | 535 | $64,083 | $90,400 | $678 |
| Mountain Lake | 2,070 | $66,490 | $143,100 | $929 |
| St. James | 4,767 | $60,242 | $122,100 | $839 |
| Odin | 126 | $46,875 | $75,000 | — |
| Springfield | 2,125 | $59,434 | $122,300 | $820 |
| Ormsby | 136 | $80,625 | $75,000 | — |
| Jeffers | 368 | $50,500 | $87,400 | $694 |
More for people moving to Darfur
Darfur ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Darfur: FAQ
What is the median household income in Darfur, MN?
The median household income in Darfur is $65,500, 26% 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 Darfur?
The median home value in Darfur is $71,700, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
Is Darfur, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Darfur?
The median age in Darfur is 45 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Darfur?
The average commute to work in Darfur is 42 minutes; 25% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darfur?
The unemployment rate in Darfur is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darfur?
2.1% of adults in Darfur 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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