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Grand Marais, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cook County County
Grand Marais, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Grand Marais a Good Place to Live?
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 0.4% (89% 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 $396,853. 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.
Safety & Crime
Grand Marais reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 271/100K.
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.