Grand Marais, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cook County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,700 Population 584/sq mi density
$73,846 Median Income $38,063 per capita
$283,700 Home Value $427,375 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,846 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$283,700 home value, $1,013/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Marais, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,846
2% below
$38,063 per capita
Home Value
$283,700
1% above
Zillow: $427,375
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
13% below
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
29% above
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
101%
Rent
87%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
17%
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 $73,846 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,063. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 333 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grand Marais is $283,700 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,375. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 26.2% 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 1964.

Education

43.5% of adults in Grand Marais hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grand Marais has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). 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 16.

Data Overview

People

Population1,700
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density584/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,846
Per Capita$38,063
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$388M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$283,700
Rent$1,013
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$427,375
Housing Units999
Rent Burden26.2%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,570/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain25.9 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation873 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute10 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Grand Marais was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (107 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.