Living in Nett Lake, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nett Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Nett Lake has 171 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $38,750 (56% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $80,000, the median rent is $832/month.
Nett Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nett Lake at a glance
- Population
- 171
- Median age
- 38.8State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $38,750State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $80,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $832/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.5%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Nett Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nett Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nett Lake the median home value is $80,000, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $875 a month in housing costs.
Nett Lake median household income
The median household income in Nett Lake is $38,750 and the income per person is $21,436. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Nett Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 102
- Owner-occupied
- 40%
- Renter-occupied
- 60%
- Vacant
- 31.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.44
31.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Nett Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Nett Lake demographics
- Population
- 171
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 70
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nett Lake ›
Education in Nett Lake
5.5% of adults 25 and older in Nett Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nett Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 61.7%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 21.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Nett Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nett Lake | 171 | $38,750 | $80,000 | $832 |
| Orr | 368 | $97,716 | $93,500 | $700 |
| Cook | 423 | $42,250 | $104,900 | $535 |
| Littlefork | 636 | $64,130 | $150,800 | $519 |
| Big Falls | 136 | $29,063 | $67,500 | $566 |
| International Falls | 5,642 | $57,662 | $120,400 | $645 |
| Ranier | 509 | $87,375 | $178,300 | — |
| Bigfork | 375 | $29,375 | $118,800 | $1,000 |
| Kinney | 115 | $57,045 | $121,900 | $525 |
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What is the median household income in Nett Lake, MN?
The median household income in Nett Lake is $38,750, 56% 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 Nett Lake?
The median home value in Nett Lake is $80,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Nett Lake?
The median gross rent in Nett Lake is $832 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Nett Lake, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
What is the median age in Nett Lake?
The median age in Nett Lake is 38.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Nett Lake?
The average commute to work in Nett Lake is 12 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nett Lake?
The unemployment rate in Nett Lake is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nett Lake?
5.5% of adults in Nett Lake 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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