Minnesota
Grand Marais is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,700. Residents earn $73,846 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grand Marais receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Grand Marais stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Grand Marais is $73,846, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Grand Marais is $283,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Grand Marais has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,846 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,063 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $870 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,624 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 333 |
| County GDP | $388M |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,269 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.86% |
| Commute Time | 10.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 51.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $283,700 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $396,853 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,013 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,269 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.86% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,570/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.9 inches |
| 32% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7586°N, 90.3443°W |
| County FIPS | 27031 |
Winner: Democrat by 35 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 584/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 10.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 51.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |