Living in Lengby, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lengby · Census data 2020–2024

Lengby has 43 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $50,833 (43% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $60,000.

Lengby is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lengby at a glance

Population
43
Median age
44.8State: 38.8
Median household income
$50,833State: $89,062
Median home value
$60,000State: $329,300
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
Average commute
26 min

Is Lengby a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 44.2%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Lengby

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lengby the median home value is $60,000, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lengby$60,000
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Lengby median household income

The median household income in Lengby is $50,833 and the income per person is $27,691. 44.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Lengby$50,833
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Lengby: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
52
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
61.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.15

61.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lengby has many vacation and second homes.

Lengby demographics

Population
43
Median age
44.8
Under 18
30.2%
65 and older
16.3%
Households
20
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lengby ›

Education in Lengby

14.8% of adults 25 and older in Lengby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lengby14.8%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lengby

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.1%
Average commute
26 minState: 23 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
93.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90%

Lengby vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lengby43$50,833$60,000—
Fosston1,374$52,500$151,700$790
Rice Lake244$41,136$18,800$500
Bagley1,248$44,896$138,600$750
McIntosh847$56,944$103,600$591
Clearbrook584$48,750$107,600$683
Winger157$48,229$91,300—
Gonvick221$33,750$102,100$475

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Living in Lengby: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lengby, MN?

The median household income in Lengby is $50,833, 43% 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 Lengby?

The median home value in Lengby is $60,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

Is Lengby, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 44.2%.

What is the median age in Lengby?

The median age in Lengby is 44.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Lengby?

The average commute to work in Lengby is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Lengby?

The unemployment rate in Lengby is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lengby?

14.8% of adults in Lengby 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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