Living in Rothsay, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rothsay · Census data 2020–2024
Rothsay has 454 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $86,250 (3% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $153,400, the median rent is $775/month.
Rothsay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rothsay at a glance
- Population
- 454
- Median age
- 43.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $153,400State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rothsay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rothsay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rothsay the median home value is $153,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,402 a month in housing costs.
Rothsay median household income
The median household income in Rothsay is $86,250 and the income per person is $52,304. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Rothsay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.58
Rothsay demographics
- Population
- 454
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 176
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rothsay ›
Education in Rothsay
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Rothsay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rothsay
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Rothsay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothsay | 454 | $86,250 | $153,400 | $775 |
| Erhard | 154 | $63,125 | $95,000 | — |
| Elizabeth | 122 | $63,333 | $117,500 | — |
| Pelican Rapids | 2,586 | $63,917 | $174,100 | — |
| Foxhome | 110 | $78,125 | $86,300 | — |
| Barnesville | 2,762 | $97,917 | $248,700 | $848 |
| Fergus Falls | 14,181 | $56,162 | $194,000 | $911 |
| Breckenridge | 3,349 | $58,963 | $144,500 | $515 |
| Wahpeton | 8,010 | $62,750 | $171,300 | $751 |
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What is the median household income in Rothsay, MN?
The median household income in Rothsay is $86,250, 3% 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 Rothsay?
The median home value in Rothsay is $153,400, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Rothsay?
The median gross rent in Rothsay is $775 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Rothsay, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Rothsay?
The median age in Rothsay is 43.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Rothsay?
The average commute to work in Rothsay is 23 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rothsay?
The unemployment rate in Rothsay is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rothsay?
27.8% of adults in Rothsay 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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