Braham, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Isanti County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,674 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $27,895 per capita
$191,600 Home Value $278,551 Zillow
$905 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $905/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Braham, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,417
26% below
$27,895 per capita
Home Value
$191,600
32% below
Zillow: $278,551
Median Rent
$905/mo
22% below
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
112/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Braham Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Braham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
68%
Rent
78%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
244%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Braham a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Braham residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,895. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 967 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Braham is $191,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,551. Median rent is $905/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Braham reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 112/100K.

Education

12.6% of adults in Braham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Braham has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,674
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$27,895
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$1,593M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,600
Rent$905
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$278,551
Housing Units729
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property112/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,605/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation954 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Braham was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.