Living in Trosky, Minnesota

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

Trosky has 51 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $58,750 (34% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $116,100.

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

Trosky at a glance

Population
51
Median age
47.7State: 38.8
Median household income
$58,750State: $89,062
Median home value
$116,100State: $329,300
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
Average commute
36 min

Is Trosky a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.9%.

Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 36 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Trosky

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Trosky the median home value is $116,100, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $983 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Trosky$116,100
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Trosky median household income

The median household income in Trosky is $58,750 and the income per person is $34,898. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Trosky$58,750
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Trosky: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
27
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
22.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1943
Average household size
2.43

Trosky demographics

Population
51
Median age
47.7
Under 18
19.6%
65 and older
27.5%
Households
21
Foreign-born
2%
Veterans
9.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian2%

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

Education in Trosky

2.6% of adults 25 and older in Trosky have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Trosky2.6%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Trosky

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.1%
Average commute
36 minState: 23 min
Work from home
3.6%
Drive alone
71.4%
Public transit
7.1%
Walk to work
10.7%
Homes with broadband
90.5%

Trosky vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Trosky51$58,750$116,100—
Edgerton1,104$68,894$132,100$825
Pipestone4,129$67,568$114,100$740
Jasper818$50,446$76,900$723
Hardwick235$39,327$83,300$663
Woodstock200$58,785——
Leota169$83,125$143,800—
Holland292$82,794$70,900$830
Chandler331$96,786$161,100$806

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Living in Trosky: FAQ

What is the median household income in Trosky, MN?

The median household income in Trosky is $58,750, 34% 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 Trosky?

The median home value in Trosky is $116,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

Is Trosky, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 36 minutes.

What is the median age in Trosky?

The median age in Trosky is 47.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Trosky?

The average commute to work in Trosky is 36 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Trosky?

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

How educated is Trosky?

2.6% of adults in Trosky 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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