Living in Willernie, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willernie · Census data 2020–2024
Willernie has 495 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $85,531 (4% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $331,300, the median rent is $1,322/month.
Willernie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willernie at a glance
- Population
- 495
- Median age
- 37.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $85,531State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $331,300State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,322/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Willernie a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Minnesota median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 18%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Willernie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willernie the median home value is $331,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,322 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,019 a month in housing costs.
Willernie median household income
The median household income in Willernie is $85,531 and the income per person is $37,828. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Willernie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 216
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.51
Willernie demographics
- Population
- 495
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 197
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willernie ›
Education in Willernie
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Willernie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willernie
- Unemployment rate
- 18%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Willernie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willernie | 495 | $85,531 | $331,300 | $1,322 |
| Mahtomedi | 8,133 | $123,319 | $476,000 | $1,694 |
| Birchwood Village | 866 | $156,563 | $462,800 | $1,681 |
| Pine Springs | 395 | $156,250 | $626,600 | — |
| White Bear Lake | 23,908 | $83,554 | $331,800 | $1,601 |
| Grant | 3,950 | $150,875 | $683,400 | $2,195 |
| Dellwood | 1,181 | $225,000 | $873,600 | — |
| North St. Paul | 12,570 | $84,797 | $298,500 | $1,352 |
| Gem Lake | 483 | $124,583 | $568,900 | $1,800 |
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What is the median household income in Willernie, MN?
The median household income in Willernie is $85,531, 4% 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 Willernie?
The median home value in Willernie is $331,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Willernie?
The median gross rent in Willernie is $1,322 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Willernie, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Minnesota median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 18%.
What is the median age in Willernie?
The median age in Willernie is 37.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Willernie?
The average commute to work in Willernie is 26 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willernie?
The unemployment rate in Willernie is 18% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willernie?
32.5% of adults in Willernie 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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