Living in Hendricks, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hendricks · Census data 2020–2024

Hendricks has 517 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $51,250 (42% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $115,500, the median rent is $775/month.

Hendricks is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Hendricks at a glance

Population
517
Median age
61.1State: 38.8
Median household income
$51,250State: $89,062
Median home value
$115,500State: $329,300
Median rent
$775/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
76.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
Average commute
14 min

Is Hendricks a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%.

Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 9.6%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Hendricks

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hendricks the median home value is $115,500, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $938 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hendricks$115,500
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Hendricks$775
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Hendricks median household income

The median household income in Hendricks is $51,250 and the income per person is $39,724. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Hendricks$51,250
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Hendricks: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
366
Owner-occupied
76.9%
Renter-occupied
23.1%
Vacant
23.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1958
Average household size
1.66

Hendricks demographics

Population
517
Median age
61.1
Under 18
8.5%
65 and older
40.6%
Households
281
Foreign-born
4.4%
Veterans
6.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.7%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Black0.8%
Asian1.2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hendricks ›

Education in Hendricks

33.1% of adults 25 and older in Hendricks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hendricks33.1%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hendricks

Unemployment rate
0.4%State: 4.1%
Average commute
14 minState: 23 min
Work from home
7.2%
Drive alone
74.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
9.7%
Homes with broadband
79.7%

Hendricks vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hendricks517$51,250$115,500$775
Astoria142$38,750$117,000—
Ivanhoe609$52,552$66,500$625
Toronto238$53,125$99,000$470
White484$67,639$128,800$693
Porter191$56,667$108,300$931
Canby1,556$58,365$128,300$588
Lake Benton794$52,250$99,800$513
Taunton128$45,313$76,900$613

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Living in Hendricks: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hendricks, MN?

The median household income in Hendricks is $51,250, 42% 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 Hendricks?

The median home value in Hendricks is $115,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Hendricks?

The median gross rent in Hendricks is $775 per month, about 25.9% of household income.

Is Hendricks, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 9.6%.

What is the median age in Hendricks?

The median age in Hendricks is 61.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Hendricks?

The average commute to work in Hendricks is 14 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hendricks?

The unemployment rate in Hendricks is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hendricks?

33.1% of adults in Hendricks 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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