Living in North Branch, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Branch · Census data 2020–2024
North Branch has 11,565 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $90,456 (about the same as the Minnesota median), the median home value is $322,300, the median rent is $1,308/month.
North Branch at a glance
- Population
- 11,565
- Median age
- 39.5State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $90,456State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $322,300State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,308/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North Branch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Branch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Branch the median home value is $322,300, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,308 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,975 a month in housing costs.
North Branch median household income
The median household income in North Branch is $90,456 and the income per person is $46,387. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in North Branch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,805
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.42
North Branch demographics
- Population
- 11,565
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 4,709
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Branch ›
Education in North Branch
18.4% of adults 25 and older in North Branch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Branch
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
North Branch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch | 11,565 | $90,456 | $322,300 | $1,308 |
| Harris | 776 | $87,375 | $306,000 | $870 |
| Stacy | 4,384 | $98,464 | $323,800 | $892 |
| Chisago City | 5,899 | $102,197 | $413,000 | $1,321 |
| Lindstrom | 4,978 | $98,226 | $358,100 | $1,176 |
| Center City | 651 | $96,875 | $362,000 | $1,611 |
| Martin Lake | 1,068 | $123,208 | $498,400 | — |
| Wyoming | 8,087 | $107,565 | $365,700 | $1,166 |
| Rush City | 3,295 | $58,760 | $233,100 | $983 |
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What is the median household income in North Branch, MN?
The median household income in North Branch is $90,456, about the same as 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 North Branch?
The median home value in North Branch is $322,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in North Branch?
The median gross rent in North Branch is $1,308 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is North Branch, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in North Branch?
The median age in North Branch is 39.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in North Branch?
The average commute to work in North Branch is 31 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Branch?
The unemployment rate in North Branch is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Branch?
18.4% of adults in North Branch 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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