Living in Lake Bronson, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Bronson · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Bronson has 190 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $49,375 (45% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $44,100, the median rent is $645/month.
Lake Bronson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Bronson at a glance
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 46State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $49,375State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $44,100State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $645/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Lake Bronson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 20%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Bronson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Bronson the median home value is $44,100, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $939 a month in housing costs.
Lake Bronson median household income
The median household income in Lake Bronson is $49,375 and the income per person is $34,747. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Lake Bronson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 149
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 18.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.56
Lake Bronson demographics
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 28.9%
- Households
- 121
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Bronson ›
Education in Lake Bronson
10.1% of adults 25 and older in Lake Bronson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Bronson
- Unemployment rate
- 20%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.7%
Lake Bronson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bronson | 190 | $49,375 | $44,100 | $645 |
| Lancaster | 315 | $64,306 | $107,300 | $900 |
| Karlstad | 622 | $64,000 | $126,300 | $619 |
| Kennedy | 170 | $39,688 | $50,700 | — |
| Hallock | 829 | $68,854 | $140,000 | $838 |
| Stephen | 526 | $71,250 | $87,500 | $1,063 |
| Greenbush | 678 | $60,333 | $145,500 | $824 |
| Drayton | 763 | $70,250 | $107,500 | $495 |
| Argyle | 486 | $105,625 | $191,800 | $431 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Bronson, MN?
The median household income in Lake Bronson is $49,375, 45% 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 Lake Bronson?
The median home value in Lake Bronson is $44,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Lake Bronson?
The median gross rent in Lake Bronson is $645 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Lake Bronson, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 20%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Lake Bronson?
The median age in Lake Bronson is 46 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Lake Bronson?
The average commute to work in Lake Bronson is 22 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Bronson?
The unemployment rate in Lake Bronson is 20% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Bronson?
10.1% of adults in Lake Bronson 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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