Living in International Falls, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of International Falls · Census data 2020–2024
International Falls has 5,642 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $57,662 (35% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $120,400, the median rent is $645/month.
International Falls at a glance
- Population
- 5,642
- Median age
- 48.6State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $57,662State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $120,400State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $645/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is International Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in International Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In International Falls the median home value is $120,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,036 a month in housing costs.
International Falls median household income
The median household income in International Falls is $57,662 and the income per person is $38,738. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in International Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,165
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.84
International Falls demographics
- Population
- 5,642
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 2,926
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of International Falls ›
Education in International Falls
21% of adults 25 and older in International Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in International Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
International Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Falls | 5,642 | $57,662 | $120,400 | $645 |
| Ranier | 509 | $87,375 | $178,300 | — |
| Littlefork | 636 | $64,130 | $150,800 | $519 |
| Big Falls | 136 | $29,063 | $67,500 | $566 |
| Nett Lake | 171 | $38,750 | $80,000 | $832 |
| Orr | 368 | $97,716 | $93,500 | $700 |
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What is the median household income in International Falls, MN?
The median household income in International Falls is $57,662, 35% 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 International Falls?
The median home value in International Falls is $120,400, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in International Falls?
The median gross rent in International Falls is $645 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is International Falls, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in International Falls?
The median age in International Falls is 48.6 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in International Falls?
The average commute to work in International Falls is 9 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in International Falls?
The unemployment rate in International Falls is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is International Falls?
21% of adults in International Falls 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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