At a Glance
Median Income
$55,809
$41,296 per capita
Home Value
$158,500
Zillow: $113,064
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
17.0% smoking rate
How Grand Marais Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Marais's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Marais a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Marais residents earn a median household income of $55,809 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,296. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Marais is $158,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,064. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
37.2% of adults in Grand Marais hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Marais has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population255
Median Age67.9 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,809
Per Capita$41,296
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$210M
Avg Weekly Wage$920
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,500
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$113,064
Housing Units441
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,279/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation601 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute6 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand Marais was built in 1983.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.