Living in Harmony, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harmony · Census data 2020–2024
Harmony has 1,024 residents with a median age of 58.8. The median household income is $68,125 (24% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $170,100, the median rent is $742/month.
Harmony is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harmony at a glance
- Population
- 1,024
- Median age
- 58.8State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $68,125State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $170,100State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $742/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Harmony a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Minnesota median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harmony
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harmony the median home value is $170,100, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, which is 41.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,122 a month in housing costs.
Harmony median household income
The median household income in Harmony is $68,125 and the income per person is $38,618. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Harmony: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 573
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 1.92
Harmony demographics
- Population
- 1,024
- Median age
- 58.8
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 40.1%
- Households
- 505
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harmony ›
Education in Harmony
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Harmony have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harmony
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Harmony vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony | 1,024 | $68,125 | $170,100 | $742 |
| Canton | 398 | $53,056 | $93,200 | $610 |
| Preston | 1,362 | $63,984 | $185,900 | $769 |
| Burr Oak | 225 | $56,250 | $142,500 | $1,208 |
| Lanesboro | 744 | $75,313 | $213,200 | $518 |
| Mabel | 730 | $59,392 | $131,400 | $729 |
| Cresco | 3,908 | $60,608 | $117,200 | $715 |
| Fountain | 493 | $78,750 | $185,300 | $630 |
| Lime Springs | 442 | $53,750 | $99,100 | $538 |
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What is the median household income in Harmony, MN?
The median household income in Harmony is $68,125, 24% 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 Harmony?
The median home value in Harmony is $170,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Harmony?
The median gross rent in Harmony is $742 per month, about 41.9% of household income.
Is Harmony, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Minnesota median.
What is the median age in Harmony?
The median age in Harmony is 58.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Harmony?
The average commute to work in Harmony is 22 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harmony?
The unemployment rate in Harmony is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harmony?
21.1% of adults in Harmony 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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