Living in Sherburn, Minnesota

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

Sherburn has 1,015 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $59,777 (33% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $106,900, the median rent is $739/month.

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

Sherburn at a glance

Population
1,015
Median age
41.2State: 38.8
Median household income
$59,777State: $89,062
Median home value
$106,900State: $329,300
Median rent
$739/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
76.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
Average commute
25 min

Is Sherburn a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 22.7%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Sherburn

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sherburn the median home value is $106,900, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,153 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Sherburn$106,900
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Sherburn$739
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Sherburn median household income

The median household income in Sherburn is $59,777 and the income per person is $28,954. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Sherburn$59,777
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Sherburn: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
451
Owner-occupied
76.8%
Renter-occupied
23.2%
Vacant
10.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1954
Average household size
2.33

Sherburn demographics

Population
1,015
Median age
41.2
Under 18
25.5%
65 and older
26.2%
Households
405
Foreign-born
3.3%
Veterans
6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White87.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black1.2%
Asian0.8%

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

Education in Sherburn

17.7% of adults 25 and older in Sherburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sherburn17.7%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sherburn

Unemployment rate
9.1%State: 4.1%
Average commute
25 minState: 23 min
Work from home
11%
Drive alone
73%
Public transit
2.9%
Walk to work
4.1%
Homes with broadband
85.7%

Sherburn vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sherburn1,015$59,777$106,900$739
Welcome978$49,167$101,600$882
Dunnell177$31,786$51,300—
Alpha114$145,362$67,100—
Trimont546$49,196$98,800$622
Ceylon259$40,208$43,500—
Fairmont10,296$53,084$169,900$738
Jackson3,287$70,223$128,500$752
Ormsby136$80,625$75,000—

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Living in Sherburn: FAQ

What is the median household income in Sherburn, MN?

The median household income in Sherburn is $59,777, 33% 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 Sherburn?

The median home value in Sherburn is $106,900, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Sherburn?

The median gross rent in Sherburn is $739 per month, about 23.9% of household income.

Is Sherburn, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 22.7%.

What is the median age in Sherburn?

The median age in Sherburn is 41.2 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Sherburn?

The average commute to work in Sherburn is 25 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sherburn?

The unemployment rate in Sherburn is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sherburn?

17.7% of adults in Sherburn 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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