Living in Elbow Lake, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elbow Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Elbow Lake has 76 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $29,583 (67% lower than the Minnesota median), the median rent is $483/month.
Elbow Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elbow Lake at a glance
- Population
- 76
- Median age
- 46.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $29,583State: $89,062
- Median rent
- $483/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 65.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Elbow Lake a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 67% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 43.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elbow Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elbow Lake the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $483 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Elbow Lake median household income
The median household income in Elbow Lake is $29,583 and the income per person is $17,743. 43.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Elbow Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 64
- Owner-occupied
- 65.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.5%
- Vacant
- 54.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.62
54.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Elbow Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Elbow Lake demographics
- Population
- 76
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 32.9%
- Households
- 29
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elbow Lake ›
Education in Elbow Lake
5.6% of adults 25 and older in Elbow Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elbow Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Elbow Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Lake | 76 | $29,583 | — | $483 |
| Twin Lakes | 197 | $72,500 | $244,100 | — |
| Naytahwaush | 478 | $37,917 | $88,800 | $383 |
| Pine Point | 241 | $40,000 | $85,700 | $544 |
| White Earth | 506 | $17,450 | — | $300 |
| Rice Lake | 244 | $41,136 | $18,800 | $500 |
| Ogema | 257 | $55,250 | $73,000 | $700 |
| Waubun | 419 | $58,036 | $77,900 | $650 |
| Osage | 290 | $48,333 | $330,300 | $725 |
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What is the median household income in Elbow Lake, MN?
The median household income in Elbow Lake is $29,583, 67% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Elbow Lake?
The median gross rent in Elbow Lake is $483 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Elbow Lake, MN a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 67% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 43.4%.
What is the median age in Elbow Lake?
The median age in Elbow Lake is 46.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Elbow Lake?
The average commute to work in Elbow Lake is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elbow Lake?
The unemployment rate in Elbow Lake is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elbow Lake?
5.6% of adults in Elbow Lake 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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