Living in Ortonville, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ortonville · Census data 2020–2024
Ortonville has 2,028 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $56,133 (37% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $166,300, the median rent is $747/month.
Ortonville at a glance
- Population
- 2,028
- Median age
- 46.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $56,133State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $166,300State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $747/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Ortonville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ortonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ortonville the median home value is $166,300, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $747 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,193 a month in housing costs.
Ortonville median household income
The median household income in Ortonville is $56,133 and the income per person is $35,039. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Ortonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,092
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 21.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.24
Ortonville demographics
- Population
- 2,028
- Median age
- 46.9
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.9%
- Households
- 859
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ortonville ›
Education in Ortonville
27.3% of adults 25 and older in Ortonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ortonville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Ortonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortonville | 2,028 | $56,133 | $166,300 | $747 |
| Big Stone City | 706 | $63,333 | $151,200 | $776 |
| Milbank | 3,525 | $56,011 | $155,000 | $548 |
| Clinton | 281 | $88,750 | $70,000 | $625 |
| Bellingham | 146 | $46,786 | $61,800 | $495 |
| Graceville | 564 | $66,111 | $121,400 | $739 |
| Marietta | 166 | $34,375 | $65,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ortonville, MN?
The median household income in Ortonville is $56,133, 37% 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 Ortonville?
The median home value in Ortonville is $166,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Ortonville?
The median gross rent in Ortonville is $747 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Ortonville, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Ortonville?
The median age in Ortonville is 46.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Ortonville?
The average commute to work in Ortonville is 11 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ortonville?
The unemployment rate in Ortonville is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ortonville?
27.3% of adults in Ortonville 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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