Living in Northrop, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northrop · Census data 2020–2024
Northrop has 240 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $67,083 (25% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $136,300, the median rent is $700/month.
Northrop is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Northrop at a glance
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 39.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $67,083State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $136,300State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Northrop a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northrop
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northrop the median home value is $136,300, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,270 a month in housing costs.
Northrop median household income
The median household income in Northrop is $67,083 and the income per person is $31,660. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Northrop: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 109
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.38
Northrop demographics
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 101
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 14.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northrop ›
Education in Northrop
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Northrop have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northrop
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Northrop vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop | 240 | $67,083 | $136,300 | $700 |
| Granada | 243 | $70,000 | $93,800 | $579 |
| Truman | 1,212 | $61,188 | $106,400 | $1,052 |
| Fairmont | 10,296 | $53,084 | $169,900 | $738 |
| Welcome | 978 | $49,167 | $101,600 | $882 |
| Lewisville | 255 | $76,250 | $63,900 | $550 |
| Winnebago | 1,280 | $59,643 | $110,900 | $713 |
| Trimont | 546 | $49,196 | $98,800 | $622 |
| Ormsby | 136 | $80,625 | $75,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Northrop, MN?
The median household income in Northrop is $67,083, 25% 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 Northrop?
The median home value in Northrop is $136,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Northrop?
The median gross rent in Northrop is $700 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Northrop, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
What is the median age in Northrop?
The median age in Northrop is 39.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Northrop?
The average commute to work in Northrop is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northrop?
The unemployment rate in Northrop is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northrop?
13.4% of adults in Northrop 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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