Living in Redby, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Redby · Census data 2020–2024
Redby has 1,495 residents with a median age of 17.9. The median household income is $57,059 (36% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $108,000, the median rent is $518/month.
Redby is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Redby at a glance
- Population
- 1,495
- Median age
- 17.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $57,059State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $108,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $518/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 69%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Redby a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Redby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Redby the median home value is $108,000, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $518 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Redby median household income
The median household income in Redby is $57,059 and the income per person is $16,385. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Redby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 353
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Renter-occupied
- 31%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 4.31
Redby demographics
- Population
- 1,495
- Median age
- 17.9
- Under 18
- 50.2%
- 65 and older
- 4.9%
- Households
- 342
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Redby ›
Education in Redby
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Redby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Redby
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.6%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Redby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redby | 1,495 | $57,059 | $108,000 | $518 |
| Red Lake | 1,481 | $46,328 | $116,500 | $378 |
| Tenstrike | 207 | $58,750 | $281,800 | $845 |
| Blackduck | 699 | $36,447 | $96,900 | $749 |
| Kelliher | 341 | $102,529 | $179,600 | $600 |
| Wilton | 327 | $70,625 | $162,500 | $1,167 |
| Solway | 117 | $96,250 | $215,000 | — |
| Bemidji | 15,569 | $55,405 | $198,300 | $1,067 |
| Clearbrook | 584 | $48,750 | $107,600 | $683 |
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What is the median household income in Redby, MN?
The median household income in Redby is $57,059, 36% 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 Redby?
The median home value in Redby is $108,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Redby?
The median gross rent in Redby is $518 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Redby, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in Redby?
The median age in Redby is 17.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Redby?
The average commute to work in Redby is 11 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Redby?
The unemployment rate in Redby is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Redby?
4.9% of adults in Redby 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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