Living in Lynd, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lynd · Census data 2020–2024
Lynd has 428 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $79,167 (11% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $187,500, the median rent is $1,156/month.
Lynd is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lynd at a glance
- Population
- 428
- Median age
- 38.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $79,167State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $187,500State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,156/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Lynd a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Minnesota median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lynd
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lynd the median home value is $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,698 a month in housing costs.
Lynd median household income
The median household income in Lynd is $79,167 and the income per person is $40,793. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Lynd: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.52
Lynd demographics
- Population
- 428
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 170
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lynd ›
Education in Lynd
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Lynd have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lynd
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Lynd vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynd | 428 | $79,167 | $187,500 | $1,156 |
| Marshall | 13,896 | $68,566 | $210,300 | $779 |
| Russell | 346 | $57,083 | $107,600 | $596 |
| Ghent | 439 | $94,000 | $150,000 | $936 |
| Balaton | 551 | $54,688 | $94,000 | $1,138 |
| Minneota | 1,594 | $74,091 | $161,300 | $640 |
| Garvin | 114 | $43,438 | $66,100 | — |
| Tyler | 1,090 | $65,500 | $151,100 | $750 |
| Milroy | 203 | $59,583 | $112,500 | $567 |
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What is the median household income in Lynd, MN?
The median household income in Lynd is $79,167, 11% 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 Lynd?
The median home value in Lynd is $187,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Lynd?
The median gross rent in Lynd is $1,156 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Lynd, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Minnesota median.
What is the median age in Lynd?
The median age in Lynd is 38.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Lynd?
The average commute to work in Lynd is 17 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lynd?
The unemployment rate in Lynd is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lynd?
26.5% of adults in Lynd 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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