Living in Motley, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Motley · Census data 2020–2024
Motley has 608 residents with a median age of 56.1. The median household income is $47,222 (47% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $152,800, the median rent is $653/month.
Motley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Motley at a glance
- Population
- 608
- Median age
- 56.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $47,222State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $152,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $653/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Motley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Motley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Motley the median home value is $152,800, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $653 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,011 a month in housing costs.
Motley median household income
The median household income in Motley is $47,222 and the income per person is $28,445. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Motley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 339
- Owner-occupied
- 63.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.4%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.91
Motley demographics
- Population
- 608
- Median age
- 56.1
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 31.1%
- Households
- 308
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Motley ›
Education in Motley
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Motley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Motley
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 15.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.9%
Motley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motley | 608 | $47,222 | $152,800 | $653 |
| Pillager | 547 | $67,679 | $180,300 | $1,063 |
| Staples | 2,269 | $52,071 | $130,000 | $844 |
| East Gull Lake | 1,076 | $123,333 | $553,700 | $1,438 |
| Lake Shore | 1,073 | $96,563 | $513,200 | — |
| Baxter | 8,966 | $70,688 | $324,100 | $1,154 |
| Verndale | 452 | $49,063 | $104,600 | $708 |
| Randall | 695 | $55,859 | $176,700 | $681 |
| Nisswa | 1,954 | $100,000 | $481,200 | $867 |
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What is the median household income in Motley, MN?
The median household income in Motley is $47,222, 47% 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 Motley?
The median home value in Motley is $152,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Motley?
The median gross rent in Motley is $653 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Motley, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Motley?
The median age in Motley is 56.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Motley?
The average commute to work in Motley is 20 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Motley?
The unemployment rate in Motley is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Motley?
9.8% of adults in Motley 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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