Living in Ironton, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ironton · Census data 2020–2024
Ironton has 621 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $62,813 (29% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $144,000, the median rent is $1,014/month.
Ironton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ironton at a glance
- Population
- 621
- Median age
- 35State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $62,813State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $144,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ironton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ironton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ironton the median home value is $144,000, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 21.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,169 a month in housing costs.
Ironton median household income
The median household income in Ironton is $62,813 and the income per person is $30,098. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Ironton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 292
- Owner-occupied
- 57.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.6%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.34
Ironton demographics
- Population
- 621
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 33%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 265
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ironton ›
Education in Ironton
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Ironton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ironton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Ironton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | 621 | $62,813 | $144,000 | $1,014 |
| Trommald | 123 | $53,625 | $155,400 | $700 |
| Crosby | 2,218 | $41,554 | $185,600 | $849 |
| Riverton | 145 | $55,313 | $120,800 | $730 |
| Cuyuna | 250 | $81,875 | $308,300 | — |
| Deerwood | 710 | $62,981 | $225,000 | $711 |
| Merrifield | 121 | $39,572 | $226,800 | — |
| Brainerd | 14,468 | $56,111 | $192,500 | $827 |
| Breezy Point | 2,687 | $85,938 | $340,800 | $1,137 |
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What is the median household income in Ironton, MN?
The median household income in Ironton is $62,813, 29% 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 Ironton?
The median home value in Ironton is $144,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Ironton?
The median gross rent in Ironton is $1,014 per month, about 21.9% of household income.
Is Ironton, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Ironton?
The median age in Ironton is 35 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Ironton?
The average commute to work in Ironton is 26 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ironton?
The unemployment rate in Ironton is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ironton?
19.1% of adults in Ironton 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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