Living in Soudan, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Soudan · Census data 2020–2024
Soudan has 415 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $56,307 (37% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $110,100, the median rent is $588/month.
Soudan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Soudan at a glance
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 43.3State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $56,307State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $110,100State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $588/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Soudan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Soudan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Soudan the median home value is $110,100, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $995 a month in housing costs.
Soudan median household income
The median household income in Soudan is $56,307 and the income per person is $31,539. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Soudan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 263
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 27.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.17
Soudan demographics
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Soudan ›
Education in Soudan
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Soudan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Soudan
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Soudan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soudan | 415 | $56,307 | $110,100 | $588 |
| Tower | 367 | $65,893 | $109,600 | $586 |
| Hoyt Lakes | 2,064 | $65,764 | $93,300 | $1,550 |
| Babbitt | 1,393 | $55,875 | $102,300 | $737 |
| Ely | 3,240 | $43,901 | $157,300 | $627 |
| Aurora | 1,792 | $42,083 | $97,600 | $509 |
| Biwabik | 966 | $67,917 | $111,200 | $749 |
| Cook | 423 | $42,250 | $104,900 | $535 |
| Winton | 124 | $52,250 | $92,500 | $638 |
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What is the median household income in Soudan, MN?
The median household income in Soudan is $56,307, 37% 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 Soudan?
The median home value in Soudan is $110,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Soudan?
The median gross rent in Soudan is $588 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is Soudan, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Soudan?
The median age in Soudan is 43.3 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Soudan?
The average commute to work in Soudan is 27 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Soudan?
The unemployment rate in Soudan is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Soudan?
18.6% of adults in Soudan 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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