Living in Nisswa, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nisswa · Census data 2020–2024
Nisswa has 1,954 residents with a median age of 54.7. The median household income is $100,000 (12% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $481,200, the median rent is $867/month.
Nisswa at a glance
- Population
- 1,954
- Median age
- 54.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $100,000State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $481,200State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $867/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 94.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Nisswa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nisswa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nisswa the median home value is $481,200, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,073 a month in housing costs.
Nisswa median household income
The median household income in Nisswa is $100,000 and the income per person is $57,646. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Nisswa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,520
- Owner-occupied
- 94.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.7%
- Vacant
- 42.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.22
42.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Nisswa has many vacation and second homes.
Nisswa demographics
- Population
- 1,954
- Median age
- 54.7
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 880
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nisswa ›
Education in Nisswa
50.9% of adults 25 and older in Nisswa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nisswa
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Nisswa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisswa | 1,954 | $100,000 | $481,200 | $867 |
| Lake Shore | 1,073 | $96,563 | $513,200 | — |
| Pequot Lakes | 2,079 | $63,699 | $289,300 | $847 |
| Merrifield | 121 | $39,572 | $226,800 | — |
| East Gull Lake | 1,076 | $123,333 | $553,700 | $1,438 |
| Breezy Point | 2,687 | $85,938 | $340,800 | $1,137 |
| Jenkins | 508 | $74,250 | $275,000 | $1,018 |
| Baxter | 8,966 | $70,688 | $324,100 | $1,154 |
| Brainerd | 14,468 | $56,111 | $192,500 | $827 |
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What is the median household income in Nisswa, MN?
The median household income in Nisswa is $100,000, 12% higher 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 Nisswa?
The median home value in Nisswa is $481,200, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Nisswa?
The median gross rent in Nisswa is $867 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Nisswa, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Nisswa?
The median age in Nisswa is 54.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Nisswa?
The average commute to work in Nisswa is 22 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nisswa?
The unemployment rate in Nisswa is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nisswa?
50.9% of adults in Nisswa 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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