Living in Trail, Minnesota

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

Trail has 16 residents with a median age of 63.5. The median household income is $60,000 (33% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $32,500.

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

Trail at a glance

Population
16
Median age
63.5State: 38.8
Median household income
$60,000State: $89,062
Median home value
$32,500State: $329,300
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Trail a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 90% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Trail

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trail the median home value is $32,500, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Trail$32,500
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Trail median household income

The median household income in Trail is $60,000 and the income per person is $31,788. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Trail$60,000
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Trail: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
21
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
52.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1944
Average household size
1.60

52.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Trail has many vacation and second homes.

Trail demographics

Population
16
Median age
63.5
Under 18
0%
65 and older
37.5%
Households
10
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
25%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Trail

0% of adults 25 and older in Trail have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Trail0%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Trail

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.1%
Average commute
—State: 23 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
60%

Trail vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Trail16$60,000$32,500—
Oklee383$62,188$122,000$604
Gonvick221$33,750$102,100$475
McIntosh847$56,944$103,600$591
Clearbrook584$48,750$107,600$683
Fosston1,374$52,500$151,700$790
Brooks133$62,143$96,800$470
Erskine427$44,844$117,100$825
Plummer369$76,458$125,000$810

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Living in Trail: FAQ

What is the median household income in Trail, MN?

The median household income in Trail is $60,000, 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 Trail?

The median home value in Trail is $32,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

Is Trail, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 90% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median.

What is the median age in Trail?

The median age in Trail is 63.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

What is the unemployment rate in Trail?

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

How educated is Trail?

0% of adults in Trail 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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