Brainerd, MN Community

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Hunter Cook

Working remotely from Brainerd

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Household incomes average around $53,705 in Brainerd. Poverty rate is 13.5%, which is around average. Rent is about $848/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city...

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Alice

Things Brainerd needs to improve

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Brainerd sits at 468.4 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a...

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Hannah Mitchell

Working in Brainerd -salaries realistic?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2009. With a population of 14,474, Brainerd is a small town. Poverty rate is 13.5%, which is around average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to ...

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Samuel K.

Brainerd housing prices -when will it stop?

I'm single, late 30s, and Household incomes average around $53,705 in Brainerd. Crime rate is something to consider -Brainerd sits at 468.4 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Let ...

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Kaylee Collins

Things that make Brainerd unique

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 14,474, Brainerd is a small town. Am I wrong here?

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Benjamin Green

Is it worth buying in Brainerd?

OK so We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $848 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 14,474 people. Homes are going for about $178,600 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies ...

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Hannah Mitchell

Thinking about relocating to Brainerd from Las Vegas

My partner and I are Median household income is $53,705, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 14,474, Brainerd is a small town. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. ...

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Alice

What I wish I knew before living in Brainerd

Hey, Median household income is $53,705, which feels on the lower side for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Hunter Cook

Best and worst neighborhoods in Brainerd

Hi all, It's a a small town city with about 14,474 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used...

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