Finlayson, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pine County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
228 Population 95/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $28,965 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $278,399 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $790/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Finlayson, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$28,965 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
38% below
Zillow: $278,399
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
300% above
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Finlayson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
62%
Rent
68%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
400%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Finlayson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Finlayson residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,965. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 733 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Finlayson is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,399. Median rent is $790/month, with 30.0% 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 1976.

Education

20.2% of adults in Finlayson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Finlayson has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population228
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$28,965
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$790
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$278,399
Housing Units119
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,534/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,122 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Finlayson was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.