Living in Twin Valley, Minnesota

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

Twin Valley has 719 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $57,500 (35% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $93,400, the median rent is $786/month.

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

Twin Valley at a glance

Population
719
Median age
40.4State: 38.8
Median household income
$57,500State: $89,062
Median home value
$93,400State: $329,300
Median rent
$786/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
72.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
Average commute
28 min

Is Twin Valley a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 11.2%; a poverty rate of 10%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Twin Valley

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Twin Valley the median home value is $93,400, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $786 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,069 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Twin Valley$93,400
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Twin Valley$786
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Twin Valley median household income

The median household income in Twin Valley is $57,500 and the income per person is $34,119. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Twin Valley$57,500
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Twin Valley: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
419
Owner-occupied
72.9%
Renter-occupied
27.1%
Vacant
19.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1962
Average household size
2.08

Twin Valley demographics

Population
719
Median age
40.4
Under 18
22.4%
65 and older
23.6%
Households
336
Foreign-born
1.8%
Veterans
7.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White87.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Black1.4%
Asian0.3%

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

Education in Twin Valley

11.6% of adults 25 and older in Twin Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Twin Valley11.6%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Twin Valley

Unemployment rate
11.2%State: 4.1%
Average commute
28 minState: 23 min
Work from home
6.8%
Drive alone
72.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
9.1%
Homes with broadband
82.1%

Twin Valley vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Twin Valley719$57,500$93,400$786
Gary268$83,750$151,100—
Ada1,833$64,091$137,800$746
Ulen413$60,556$174,300$903
Borup132$63,125$63,500—
Mahnomen1,049$45,341$83,200$753
Riverland239$51,250—$458
Waubun419$58,036$77,900$650
Felton186$40,000$157,700$525

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Living in Twin Valley: FAQ

What is the median household income in Twin Valley, MN?

The median household income in Twin Valley is $57,500, 35% 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 Twin Valley?

The median home value in Twin Valley is $93,400, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Twin Valley?

The median gross rent in Twin Valley is $786 per month, about 27.1% of household income.

Is Twin Valley, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 11.2%; a poverty rate of 10%.

What is the median age in Twin Valley?

The median age in Twin Valley is 40.4 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Twin Valley?

The average commute to work in Twin Valley is 28 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Twin Valley?

The unemployment rate in Twin Valley is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Twin Valley?

11.6% of adults in Twin Valley 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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