At a Glance
Median Income
$116,406
$45,937 per capita
Home Value
$278,800
Zillow: $403,388
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
11.3% smoking rate
How Esko Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Esko's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Esko a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Esko residents earn a median household income of $116,406 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,937. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Esko is $278,800 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,388. Median rent is $1,411/month, with 19.0% 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 1973.
Education
41.2% of adults in Esko hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Esko has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population2,063
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density424/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,406
Per Capita$45,937
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,800
Rent$1,411
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$403,388
Housing Units892
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,923/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,181 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Esko was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.