Living in Whalan, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whalan · Census data 2020–2024
Whalan has 45 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $125,625 (41% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $168,800.
Whalan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Whalan at a glance
- Population
- 45
- Median age
- 51.3State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $125,625State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $168,800State: $329,300
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.4%
- Average commute
- 53 min
Is Whalan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 53 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Whalan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whalan the median home value is $168,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Whalan median household income
The median household income in Whalan is $125,625 and the income per person is $64,698. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Whalan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 46
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 50%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.96
50% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Whalan has many vacation and second homes.
Whalan demographics
- Population
- 45
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 23
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whalan ›
Education in Whalan
51.4% of adults 25 and older in Whalan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 22.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whalan
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 53 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 25%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Whalan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whalan | 45 | $125,625 | $168,800 | — |
| Lanesboro | 744 | $75,313 | $213,200 | $518 |
| Peterson | 244 | $71,000 | $133,900 | $650 |
| Rushford Village | 809 | $106,719 | $279,500 | $950 |
| Preston | 1,362 | $63,984 | $185,900 | $769 |
| Rushford | 1,826 | $76,638 | $214,800 | $857 |
| Fountain | 493 | $78,750 | $185,300 | $630 |
| Harmony | 1,024 | $68,125 | $170,100 | $742 |
| Canton | 398 | $53,056 | $93,200 | $610 |
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What is the median household income in Whalan, MN?
The median household income in Whalan is $125,625, 41% higher 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 Whalan?
The median home value in Whalan is $168,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
Is Whalan, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 53 minutes.
What is the median age in Whalan?
The median age in Whalan is 51.3 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Whalan?
The average commute to work in Whalan is 53 minutes; 25% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whalan?
The unemployment rate in Whalan is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whalan?
51.4% of adults in Whalan 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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