Living in Willow River, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willow River · Census data 2020–2024
Willow River has 342 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $58,125 (35% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $206,300, the median rent is $743/month.
Willow River is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willow River at a glance
- Population
- 342
- Median age
- 37.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $58,125State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $206,300State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $743/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Willow River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Willow River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willow River the median home value is $206,300, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,386 a month in housing costs.
Willow River median household income
The median household income in Willow River is $58,125 and the income per person is $31,494. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Willow River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 186
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.18
Willow River demographics
- Population
- 342
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 157
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willow River ›
Education in Willow River
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Willow River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willow River
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Willow River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow River | 342 | $58,125 | $206,300 | $743 |
| Sturgeon Lake | 568 | $79,722 | $210,200 | $1,094 |
| Rutledge | 275 | $65,000 | $102,700 | $825 |
| Finlayson | 267 | $68,500 | $219,400 | $950 |
| Moose Lake | 2,863 | $64,286 | $205,000 | $907 |
| Askov | 304 | $31,250 | $152,700 | $346 |
| Kettle River | 140 | $65,000 | $154,200 | — |
| Sandstone | 2,482 | $51,875 | $166,300 | $1,015 |
| Barnum | 503 | $43,438 | $155,200 | $885 |
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What is the median household income in Willow River, MN?
The median household income in Willow River is $58,125, 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 Willow River?
The median home value in Willow River is $206,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Willow River?
The median gross rent in Willow River is $743 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Willow River, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Willow River?
The median age in Willow River is 37.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Willow River?
The average commute to work in Willow River is 36 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willow River?
The unemployment rate in Willow River is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willow River?
11.9% of adults in Willow River 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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