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Grand Marais, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cook County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,700
Population
584/sq mi density
$73,846
Median Income
$38,063 per capita
$283,700
Home Value
$396,853 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
108
Violent Crime/100K
271 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,846 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$283,700 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$283,700
1% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
999
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$283,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$396,853
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.2%
Owner-Occupied
30.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$1,013/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
69.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $283,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,853 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,013 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 999 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |