Living in Hugo, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hugo · Census data 2020–2024
Hugo has 16,340 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $116,228 (31% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $408,900, the median rent is $1,891/month.
Hugo at a glance
- Population
- 16,340
- Median age
- 40.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $116,228State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $408,900State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,891/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hugo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hugo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hugo the median home value is $408,900, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,891 per month, which is 44.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,116 a month in housing costs.
Hugo median household income
The median household income in Hugo is $116,228 and the income per person is $59,030. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Hugo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,671
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.51
Hugo demographics
- Population
- 16,340
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 6,487
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hugo ›
Education in Hugo
46.5% of adults 25 and older in Hugo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hugo
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Hugo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo | 16,340 | $116,228 | $408,900 | $1,891 |
| Dellwood | 1,181 | $225,000 | $873,600 | — |
| Centerville | 3,935 | $122,541 | $376,900 | $1,398 |
| Forest Lake | 20,729 | $92,944 | $393,500 | $1,421 |
| Grant | 3,950 | $150,875 | $683,400 | $2,195 |
| Lino Lakes | 22,113 | $127,181 | $407,200 | $1,874 |
| Mahtomedi | 8,133 | $123,319 | $476,000 | $1,694 |
| White Bear Lake | 23,908 | $83,554 | $331,800 | $1,601 |
| Birchwood Village | 866 | $156,563 | $462,800 | $1,681 |
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What is the median household income in Hugo, MN?
The median household income in Hugo is $116,228, 31% higher 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 Hugo?
The median home value in Hugo is $408,900, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Hugo?
The median gross rent in Hugo is $1,891 per month, about 44.8% of household income.
Is Hugo, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Hugo?
The median age in Hugo is 40.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Hugo?
The average commute to work in Hugo is 27 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hugo?
The unemployment rate in Hugo is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hugo?
46.5% of adults in Hugo 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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