Living in Elysian, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elysian · Census data 2020–2024
Elysian has 676 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $89,632 (about the same as the Minnesota median), the median home value is $285,400, the median rent is $1,088/month.
Elysian is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elysian at a glance
- Population
- 676
- Median age
- 42.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $89,632State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $285,400State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,088/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Elysian a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Elysian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elysian the median home value is $285,400, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,948 a month in housing costs.
Elysian median household income
The median household income in Elysian is $89,632 and the income per person is $43,711. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Elysian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 355
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.27
Elysian demographics
- Population
- 676
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 293
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elysian ›
Education in Elysian
30.7% of adults 25 and older in Elysian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elysian
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Elysian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elysian | 676 | $89,632 | $285,400 | $1,088 |
| Waterville | 1,947 | $76,406 | $236,000 | $884 |
| Janesville | 2,378 | $74,643 | $206,800 | $873 |
| Madison Lake | 1,322 | $87,727 | $303,100 | $596 |
| Kilkenny | 125 | $48,750 | $158,600 | — |
| Eagle Lake | 3,281 | $96,964 | $276,500 | $1,403 |
| Cleveland | 563 | $85,750 | $212,800 | $817 |
| Morristown | 1,265 | $83,059 | $184,800 | $1,018 |
| St. Clair | 710 | $106,136 | $218,000 | $750 |
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What is the median household income in Elysian, MN?
The median household income in Elysian is $89,632, about the same as 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 Elysian?
The median home value in Elysian is $285,400, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Elysian?
The median gross rent in Elysian is $1,088 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Elysian, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Elysian?
The median age in Elysian is 42.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Elysian?
The average commute to work in Elysian is 27 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elysian?
The unemployment rate in Elysian is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elysian?
30.7% of adults in Elysian 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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