Living in Lutsen, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lutsen · Census data 2020–2024
Lutsen has 222 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $76,944 (14% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $376,700, the median rent is $1,010/month.
Lutsen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lutsen at a glance
- Population
- 222
- Median age
- 52.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $76,944State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $376,700State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,010/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.8%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Lutsen a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Minnesota median; home values 14% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lutsen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lutsen the median home value is $376,700, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, which is 47.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,536 a month in housing costs.
Lutsen median household income
The median household income in Lutsen is $76,944 and the income per person is $53,374. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Lutsen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 339
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 59.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.63
59.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lutsen has many vacation and second homes.
Lutsen demographics
- Population
- 222
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 3.2%
- 65 and older
- 33.3%
- Households
- 136
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lutsen ›
Education in Lutsen
62.8% of adults 25 and older in Lutsen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 30% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lutsen
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 24.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Lutsen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutsen | 222 | $76,944 | $376,700 | $1,010 |
| Grand Marais | 1,796 | $70,583 | $310,500 | $900 |
| Finland | 257 | $53,500 | $181,700 | $679 |
| Silver Bay | 1,769 | $69,489 | $158,900 | $1,140 |
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What is the median household income in Lutsen, MN?
The median household income in Lutsen is $76,944, 14% 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 Lutsen?
The median home value in Lutsen is $376,700, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Lutsen?
The median gross rent in Lutsen is $1,010 per month, about 47.5% of household income.
Is Lutsen, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Minnesota median; home values 14% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Lutsen?
The median age in Lutsen is 52.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Lutsen?
The average commute to work in Lutsen is 11 minutes; 24.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lutsen?
The unemployment rate in Lutsen is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lutsen?
62.8% of adults in Lutsen 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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