Living in Sedan, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sedan · Census data 2020–2024

Sedan has 40 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $61,042 (31% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $85,000.

Sedan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Sedan at a glance

Population
40
Median age
50.5State: 38.8
Median household income
$61,042State: $89,062
Median home value
$85,000State: $329,300
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
Average commute
27 min

Is Sedan a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 25%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Sedan

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sedan the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Sedan$85,000
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Sedan median household income

The median household income in Sedan is $61,042 and the income per person is $40,075. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Sedan$61,042
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Sedan: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
41
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
29.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.38

Sedan demographics

Population
40
Median age
50.5
Under 18
7.5%
65 and older
15%
Households
29
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
13.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sedan ›

Education in Sedan

11.4% of adults 25 and older in Sedan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sedan11.4%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sedan

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.1%
Average commute
27 minState: 23 min
Work from home
4%
Drive alone
92%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
4%
Homes with broadband
69%

Sedan vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sedan40$61,042$85,000—
Brooten602$48,250$144,000$661
Glenwood2,633$42,188$179,400$865
Villard236$56,000$152,400$1,097
Long Beach318$92,361$367,300—
Starbuck1,235$72,583$168,300$1,000
Elrosa217$86,875$174,300$1,188
Belgrade758$51,103$163,400$756
Forada161$80,500$288,600$1,094

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Living in Sedan: FAQ

What is the median household income in Sedan, MN?

The median household income in Sedan is $61,042, 31% 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 Sedan?

The median home value in Sedan is $85,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

Is Sedan, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 25%.

What is the median age in Sedan?

The median age in Sedan is 50.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Sedan?

The average commute to work in Sedan is 27 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sedan?

The unemployment rate in Sedan is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sedan?

11.4% of adults in Sedan 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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