Living in Le Sueur, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Le Sueur · Census data 2020–2024
Le Sueur has 4,215 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $78,711 (12% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $244,000, the median rent is $880/month.
Le Sueur at a glance
- Population
- 4,215
- Median age
- 38.4State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $78,711State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $244,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $880/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Le Sueur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Le Sueur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Le Sueur the median home value is $244,000, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, which is 40.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,871 a month in housing costs.
Le Sueur median household income
The median household income in Le Sueur is $78,711 and the income per person is $38,084. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Le Sueur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,922
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.26
Le Sueur demographics
- Population
- 4,215
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 1,821
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Le Sueur ›
Education in Le Sueur
25.2% of adults 25 and older in Le Sueur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Le Sueur
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Le Sueur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Sueur | 4,215 | $78,711 | $244,000 | $880 |
| Henderson | 875 | $76,458 | $223,500 | $923 |
| Le Center | 2,513 | $80,673 | $209,600 | $889 |
| St. Peter | 12,185 | $65,122 | $250,700 | $961 |
| Cleveland | 563 | $85,750 | $212,800 | $817 |
| Belle Plaine | 7,423 | $99,315 | $318,200 | $1,342 |
| Kasota | 554 | $66,625 | $190,800 | $692 |
| Arlington | 2,065 | $68,073 | $206,300 | $549 |
| Heidelberg | 235 | $115,417 | $316,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Le Sueur, MN?
The median household income in Le Sueur is $78,711, 12% 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 Le Sueur?
The median home value in Le Sueur is $244,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Le Sueur?
The median gross rent in Le Sueur is $880 per month, about 40.6% of household income.
Is Le Sueur, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Le Sueur?
The median age in Le Sueur is 38.4 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Le Sueur?
The average commute to work in Le Sueur is 24 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Le Sueur?
The unemployment rate in Le Sueur is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Le Sueur?
25.2% of adults in Le Sueur 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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