Living in Lucan, Minnesota

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

Lucan has 220 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $40,000 (55% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $137,500, the median rent is $663/month.

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

Lucan at a glance

Population
220
Median age
38.7State: 38.8
Median household income
$40,000State: $89,062
Median home value
$137,500State: $329,300
Median rent
$663/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
57%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
Average commute
18 min

Is Lucan a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 18.2%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Lucan

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lucan the median home value is $137,500, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,213 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lucan$137,500
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Lucan$663
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Lucan median household income

The median household income in Lucan is $40,000 and the income per person is $25,473. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Lucan$40,000
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Lucan: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
111
Owner-occupied
57%
Renter-occupied
43%
Vacant
9.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1952
Average household size
2.17

Lucan demographics

Population
220
Median age
38.7
Under 18
22.3%
65 and older
15%
Households
100
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.3%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Lucan

33.8% of adults 25 and older in Lucan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lucan33.8%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lucan

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.1%
Average commute
18 minState: 23 min
Work from home
6.1%
Drive alone
88.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1%
Homes with broadband
90%

Lucan vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lucan220$40,000$137,500$663
Seaforth100$80,000——
Vesta311$66,875$105,600—
Milroy203$59,583$112,500$567
Wabasso603$63,750$109,600$637
Wanda104$82,083$164,600—
Walnut Grove808$58,125$90,000$621
Belview362$74,583$93,600$838
Echo197$70,833$103,600$617

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Living in Lucan: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lucan, MN?

The median household income in Lucan is $40,000, 55% 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 Lucan?

The median home value in Lucan is $137,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Lucan?

The median gross rent in Lucan is $663 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Lucan, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 18.2%.

What is the median age in Lucan?

The median age in Lucan is 38.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Lucan?

The average commute to work in Lucan is 18 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Lucan?

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

How educated is Lucan?

33.8% of adults in Lucan 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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