Living in St. Hilaire, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Hilaire · Census data 2020–2024
St. Hilaire has 259 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $75,000 (16% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $179,500, the median rent is $1,056/month.
St. Hilaire is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Hilaire at a glance
- Population
- 259
- Median age
- 44.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $75,000State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $179,500State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,056/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is St. Hilaire a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Minnesota median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Hilaire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Hilaire the median home value is $179,500, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,212 a month in housing costs.
St. Hilaire median household income
The median household income in St. Hilaire is $75,000 and the income per person is $36,309. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in St. Hilaire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 114
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.40
St. Hilaire demographics
- Population
- 259
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Hilaire ›
Education in St. Hilaire
12.3% of adults 25 and older in St. Hilaire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Hilaire
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
St. Hilaire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Hilaire | 259 | $75,000 | $179,500 | $1,056 |
| Thief River Falls | 8,823 | $71,144 | $175,400 | $838 |
| Red Lake Falls | 1,348 | $64,342 | $139,300 | $511 |
| Plummer | 369 | $76,458 | $125,000 | $810 |
| Brooks | 133 | $62,143 | $96,800 | $470 |
| Viking | 125 | $76,607 | $127,500 | — |
| Oklee | 383 | $62,188 | $122,000 | $604 |
| Mentor | 131 | $41,667 | $80,700 | $675 |
| Newfolden | 332 | $64,583 | $121,300 | $817 |
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What is the median household income in St. Hilaire, MN?
The median household income in St. Hilaire is $75,000, 16% 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 St. Hilaire?
The median home value in St. Hilaire is $179,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in St. Hilaire?
The median gross rent in St. Hilaire is $1,056 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is St. Hilaire, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Minnesota median.
What is the median age in St. Hilaire?
The median age in St. Hilaire is 44.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in St. Hilaire?
The average commute to work in St. Hilaire is 16 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Hilaire?
The unemployment rate in St. Hilaire is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Hilaire?
12.3% of adults in St. Hilaire 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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