Living in Winger, Minnesota

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

Winger has 157 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $48,229 (46% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $91,300.

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

Winger at a glance

Population
157
Median age
29.9State: 38.8
Median household income
$48,229State: $89,062
Median home value
$91,300State: $329,300
Homeowners
65.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
Average commute
16 min

Is Winger a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.

Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Minnesota median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Winger

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winger the median home value is $91,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,193 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Winger$91,300
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Winger median household income

The median household income in Winger is $48,229 and the income per person is $29,401. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Winger$48,229
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Winger: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
95
Owner-occupied
65.3%
Renter-occupied
34.7%
Vacant
21.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1953
Average household size
2.09

Winger demographics

Population
157
Median age
29.9
Under 18
29.3%
65 and older
15.3%
Households
75
Foreign-born
0.6%
Veterans
4.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White82.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian1.9%

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

Education in Winger

19.1% of adults 25 and older in Winger have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Winger19.1%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Winger

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.1%
Average commute
16 minState: 23 min
Work from home
4.9%
Drive alone
84.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
6.1%
Homes with broadband
93.3%

Winger vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Winger157$48,229$91,300—
Bejou109$43,958$137,500—
McIntosh847$56,944$103,600$591
Erskine427$44,844$117,100$825
Fosston1,374$52,500$151,700$790
Mentor131$41,667$80,700$675
Fertile803$67,125$129,500$823
Riverland239$51,250—$458
Mahnomen1,049$45,341$83,200$753

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Living in Winger: FAQ

What is the median household income in Winger, MN?

The median household income in Winger is $48,229, 46% 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 Winger?

The median home value in Winger is $91,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

Is Winger, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Minnesota median.

What is the median age in Winger?

The median age in Winger is 29.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Winger?

The average commute to work in Winger is 16 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Winger?

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

How educated is Winger?

19.1% of adults in Winger 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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