Living in Ponemah, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ponemah · Census data 2020–2024
Ponemah has 391 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median home value is $123,600.
Ponemah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ponemah at a glance
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 43.8State: 38.8
- Median home value
- $123,600State: $329,300
- Homeowners
- 68.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Ponemah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 22.5%; a poverty rate of 21%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ponemah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ponemah the median home value is $123,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Ponemah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 172
- Owner-occupied
- 68.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.1%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.59
Ponemah demographics
- Population
- 391
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 151
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ponemah ›
Education in Ponemah
0% of adults 25 and older in Ponemah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ponemah
- Unemployment rate
- 22.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 22.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Ponemah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponemah | 391 | — | $123,600 | — |
| Redby | 1,495 | $57,059 | $108,000 | $518 |
| Red Lake | 1,481 | $46,328 | $116,500 | $378 |
| Kelliher | 341 | $102,529 | $179,600 | $600 |
| Blackduck | 699 | $36,447 | $96,900 | $749 |
| Tenstrike | 207 | $58,750 | $281,800 | $845 |
| Northome | 159 | $63,750 | $87,700 | $663 |
| Clearbrook | 584 | $48,750 | $107,600 | $683 |
| Wilton | 327 | $70,625 | $162,500 | $1,167 |
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What is the average home price in Ponemah?
The median home value in Ponemah is $123,600, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
Is Ponemah, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 22.5%; a poverty rate of 21%.
What is the median age in Ponemah?
The median age in Ponemah is 43.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Ponemah?
The unemployment rate in Ponemah is 22.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ponemah?
0% of adults in Ponemah 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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