Living in Northome, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northome · Census data 2020–2024
Northome has 159 residents with a median age of 55. The median household income is $63,750 (28% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $87,700, the median rent is $663/month.
Northome is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Northome at a glance
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 55State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $87,700State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $663/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Northome a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northome
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northome the median home value is $87,700, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,566 a month in housing costs.
Northome median household income
The median household income in Northome is $63,750 and the income per person is $29,171. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Northome: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 114
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 26.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.79
Northome demographics
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 55
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 34%
- Households
- 84
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northome ›
Education in Northome
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Northome have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northome
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Northome vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northome | 159 | $63,750 | $87,700 | $663 |
| Kelliher | 341 | $102,529 | $179,600 | $600 |
| Blackduck | 699 | $36,447 | $96,900 | $749 |
| Squaw Lake | 104 | $60,000 | $181,300 | $675 |
| Tenstrike | 207 | $58,750 | $281,800 | $845 |
| Redby | 1,495 | $57,059 | $108,000 | $518 |
| Bigfork | 375 | $29,375 | $118,800 | $1,000 |
| Big Falls | 136 | $29,063 | $67,500 | $566 |
| Cass Lake | 635 | $48,250 | $109,900 | $763 |
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What is the median household income in Northome, MN?
The median household income in Northome is $63,750, 28% 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 Northome?
The median home value in Northome is $87,700, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Northome?
The median gross rent in Northome is $663 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Northome, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
What is the median age in Northome?
The median age in Northome is 55 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Northome?
The average commute to work in Northome is 30 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northome?
The unemployment rate in Northome is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northome?
20.8% of adults in Northome 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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