Living in Green Isle, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Green Isle · Census data 2020–2024
Green Isle has 466 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $88,333 (about the same as the Minnesota median), the median home value is $200,700, the median rent is $1,725/month.
Green Isle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Green Isle at a glance
- Population
- 466
- Median age
- 37State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $88,333State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $200,700State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,725/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Green Isle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Green Isle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Green Isle the median home value is $200,700, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,725 per month, which is 13.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,618 a month in housing costs.
Green Isle median household income
The median household income in Green Isle is $88,333 and the income per person is $36,034. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Green Isle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 196
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Renter-occupied
- 8%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.48
Green Isle demographics
- Population
- 466
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Green Isle ›
Education in Green Isle
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Green Isle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Green Isle
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Green Isle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Isle | 466 | $88,333 | $200,700 | $1,725 |
| Hamburg | 547 | $72,188 | $239,900 | $955 |
| Arlington | 2,065 | $68,073 | $206,300 | $549 |
| Plato | 242 | $91,250 | $239,700 | — |
| Norwood Young America | 3,849 | $71,364 | $299,300 | $1,073 |
| Glencoe | 5,695 | $71,356 | $227,900 | $1,101 |
| New Auburn | 436 | $73,750 | $159,400 | $738 |
| Henderson | 875 | $76,458 | $223,500 | $923 |
| Cologne | 2,282 | $129,398 | $383,600 | $585 |
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What is the median household income in Green Isle, MN?
The median household income in Green Isle is $88,333, 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 Green Isle?
The median home value in Green Isle is $200,700, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Green Isle?
The median gross rent in Green Isle is $1,725 per month, about 13.4% of household income.
Is Green Isle, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Green Isle?
The median age in Green Isle is 37 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Green Isle?
The average commute to work in Green Isle is 32 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Green Isle?
The unemployment rate in Green Isle is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Green Isle?
17.2% of adults in Green Isle 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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