Living in Rushford, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rushford · Census data 2020–2024
Rushford has 1,826 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $76,638 (14% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $214,800, the median rent is $857/month.
Rushford at a glance
- Population
- 1,826
- Median age
- 42.2State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $76,638State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $214,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $857/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Rushford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rushford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rushford the median home value is $214,800, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,468 a month in housing costs.
Rushford median household income
The median household income in Rushford is $76,638 and the income per person is $35,304. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Rushford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 828
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.25
Rushford demographics
- Population
- 1,826
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 764
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rushford ›
Education in Rushford
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Rushford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rushford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Rushford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushford | 1,826 | $76,638 | $214,800 | $857 |
| Rushford Village | 809 | $106,719 | $279,500 | $950 |
| Peterson | 244 | $71,000 | $133,900 | $650 |
| Houston | 982 | $55,759 | $180,100 | $928 |
| Lanesboro | 744 | $75,313 | $213,200 | $518 |
| Lewiston | 1,613 | $91,875 | $213,600 | $929 |
| Stockton | 811 | $86,042 | $258,100 | $919 |
| Utica | 216 | $73,125 | $188,400 | $1,333 |
| Homer | 179 | $99,375 | $285,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rushford, MN?
The median household income in Rushford is $76,638, 14% 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 Rushford?
The median home value in Rushford is $214,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Rushford?
The median gross rent in Rushford is $857 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Rushford, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
What is the median age in Rushford?
The median age in Rushford is 42.2 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Rushford?
The average commute to work in Rushford is 24 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rushford?
The unemployment rate in Rushford is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rushford?
28.2% of adults in Rushford 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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