Living in New York Mills, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New York Mills · Census data 2020–2024
New York Mills has 1,371 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $56,875 (36% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $166,300, the median rent is $727/month.
New York Mills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New York Mills at a glance
- Population
- 1,371
- Median age
- 31.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $56,875State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $166,300State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $727/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is New York Mills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New York Mills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New York Mills the median home value is $166,300, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $727 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,290 a month in housing costs.
New York Mills median household income
The median household income in New York Mills is $56,875 and the income per person is $33,662. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in New York Mills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 627
- Owner-occupied
- 58.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.4%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.34
New York Mills demographics
- Population
- 1,371
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 572
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New York Mills ›
Education in New York Mills
16.8% of adults 25 and older in New York Mills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New York Mills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
New York Mills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Mills | 1,371 | $56,875 | $166,300 | $727 |
| Bluffton | 263 | $100,417 | $182,300 | $825 |
| Deer Creek | 330 | $52,273 | $120,800 | $381 |
| Ottertail | 490 | $80,500 | $332,900 | $1,150 |
| Perham | 3,627 | $49,716 | $199,000 | $855 |
| Wadena | 4,419 | $56,080 | $160,800 | $684 |
| Henning | 860 | $45,500 | $135,700 | $797 |
| Sebeka | 725 | $39,000 | $84,300 | $688 |
| Dent | 230 | $52,500 | $106,300 | $842 |
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What is the median household income in New York Mills, MN?
The median household income in New York Mills is $56,875, 36% 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 New York Mills?
The median home value in New York Mills is $166,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in New York Mills?
The median gross rent in New York Mills is $727 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is New York Mills, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in New York Mills?
The median age in New York Mills is 31.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in New York Mills?
The average commute to work in New York Mills is 18 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New York Mills?
The unemployment rate in New York Mills is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New York Mills?
16.8% of adults in New York Mills 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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