Living in McGrath, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McGrath · Census data 2020–2024
McGrath has 28 residents with a median age of 68.5. The median home value is $72,500.
McGrath is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McGrath at a glance
- Population
- 28
- Median age
- 68.5State: 38.8
- Median home value
- $72,500State: $329,300
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.6%
Is McGrath a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median.
Cons: A poverty rate of 67.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McGrath
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McGrath the median home value is $72,500, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in McGrath: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 44
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 65.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.87
65.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McGrath has many vacation and second homes.
McGrath demographics
- Population
- 28
- Median age
- 68.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 53.6%
- Households
- 15
- Foreign-born
- 28.6%
- Veterans
- 25%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McGrath ›
Education in McGrath
3.6% of adults 25 and older in McGrath have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McGrath
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.3%
McGrath vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGrath | 28 | — | $72,500 | — |
| Isle | 695 | $54,773 | $237,500 | $791 |
| Wahkon | 258 | $51,750 | $235,700 | $856 |
| Finlayson | 267 | $68,500 | $219,400 | $950 |
| Rutledge | 275 | $65,000 | $102,700 | $825 |
| Sandstone | 2,482 | $51,875 | $166,300 | $1,015 |
| Willow River | 342 | $58,125 | $206,300 | $743 |
| Onamia | 719 | $32,750 | $122,900 | $656 |
| Hinckley | 1,596 | $50,714 | $182,800 | $956 |
More for people moving to McGrath
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What is the average home price in McGrath?
The median home value in McGrath is $72,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
Is McGrath, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 67.9%.
What is the median age in McGrath?
The median age in McGrath is 68.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
What is the unemployment rate in McGrath?
The unemployment rate in McGrath is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McGrath?
3.6% of adults in McGrath 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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