Minnesota
Finlayson is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 228. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Finlayson receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Finlayson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Finlayson is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Finlayson is $175,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $790 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Finlayson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,750 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,965 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $851 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,352 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 733 |
| County GDP | $995M |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 79 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,634 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.08% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $175,000 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $258,766 |
| Census Median Rent | $790 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,634 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.08% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,534/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 79 |
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2104°N, 92.9304°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27115 |
Winner: Republican by 35.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 79 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Retail Stores | 94 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |