Living in Tracy, Minnesota

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

Tracy has 2,057 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $67,788 (24% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $113,400, the median rent is $697/month.

Tracy at a glance

Population
2,057
Median age
41.2State: 38.8
Median household income
$67,788State: $89,062
Median home value
$113,400State: $329,300
Median rent
$697/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
79.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
Average commute
22 min

Is Tracy a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%.

Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 9.9%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Tracy

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tracy the median home value is $113,400, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $697 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,238 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Tracy$113,400
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Tracy$697
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Tracy median household income

The median household income in Tracy is $67,788 and the income per person is $28,054. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Tracy$67,788
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Tracy: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
897
Owner-occupied
79.9%
Renter-occupied
20.1%
Vacant
15.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1961
Average household size
2.62

Tracy demographics

Population
2,057
Median age
41.2
Under 18
24.7%
65 and older
19.5%
Households
756
Foreign-born
17.1%
Veterans
7.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White67.3%
Hispanic or Latino19.3%
Black0%
Asian12.1%

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

Education in Tracy

15.1% of adults 25 and older in Tracy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tracy15.1%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Tracy

Unemployment rate
0.6%State: 4.1%
Average commute
22 minState: 23 min
Work from home
10%
Drive alone
77.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.9%
Homes with broadband
86.6%

Tracy vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Tracy2,057$67,788$113,400$697
Garvin114$43,438$66,100—
Walnut Grove808$58,125$90,000$621
The Lakes594$87,969$397,100—
Currie220$47,250$82,800$950
Balaton551$54,688$94,000$1,138
Milroy203$59,583$112,500$567
Lucan220$40,000$137,500$663
Westbrook792$35,119$78,200$605

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Living in Tracy: FAQ

What is the median household income in Tracy, MN?

The median household income in Tracy is $67,788, 24% 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 Tracy?

The median home value in Tracy is $113,400, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Tracy?

The median gross rent in Tracy is $697 per month, about 19.3% of household income.

Is Tracy, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 9.9%.

What is the median age in Tracy?

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

How long is the commute in Tracy?

The average commute to work in Tracy is 22 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Tracy?

The unemployment rate in Tracy is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Tracy?

15.1% of adults in Tracy 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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