Living in Emily, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emily · Census data 2020–2024
Emily has 693 residents with a median age of 57.4. The median household income is $68,250 (23% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $348,800, the median rent is $680/month.
Emily is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emily at a glance
- Population
- 693
- Median age
- 57.4State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $68,250State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $348,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $680/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 93.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Emily a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Minnesota median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Emily
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emily the median home value is $348,800, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $680 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,702 a month in housing costs.
Emily median household income
The median household income in Emily is $68,250 and the income per person is $41,447. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Emily: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,014
- Owner-occupied
- 93.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 67.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.09
67.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Emily has many vacation and second homes.
Emily demographics
- Population
- 693
- Median age
- 57.4
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 37.7%
- Households
- 332
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 15.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emily ›
Education in Emily
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Emily have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emily
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Emily vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | 693 | $68,250 | $348,800 | $680 |
| Fifty Lakes | 478 | $84,615 | $457,300 | — |
| Crosslake | 2,521 | $79,635 | $473,700 | $1,042 |
| Breezy Point | 2,687 | $85,938 | $340,800 | $1,137 |
| Trommald | 123 | $53,625 | $155,400 | $700 |
| Cuyuna | 250 | $81,875 | $308,300 | — |
| Jenkins | 508 | $74,250 | $275,000 | $1,018 |
| Longville | 138 | $32,917 | $187,500 | $525 |
| Chickamaw Beach | 248 | $110,000 | $298,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Emily, MN?
The median household income in Emily is $68,250, 23% 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 Emily?
The median home value in Emily is $348,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Emily?
The median gross rent in Emily is $680 per month.
Is Emily, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Minnesota median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Emily?
The median age in Emily is 57.4 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Emily?
The average commute to work in Emily is 31 minutes; 23.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emily?
The unemployment rate in Emily is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emily?
26.9% of adults in Emily 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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