Grey Eagle, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
259 Population 719/sq mi density
$46,750 Median Income $31,768 per capita
$178,000 Home Value $375,882 Zillow
$360 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,750 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$178,000 home value, $360/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Grey Eagle, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,750
38% below
$31,768 per capita
Home Value
$178,000
37% below
Zillow: $375,882
Median Rent
$360/mo
69% below
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Grey Eagle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grey Eagle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
63%
Rent
31%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grey Eagle a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grey Eagle residents earn a median household income of $46,750 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,768. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grey Eagle is $178,000 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,882. Median rent is $360/month, with 26.4% 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 1967.

Education

7.5% of adults in Grey Eagle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grey Eagle has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population259
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,750
Per Capita$31,768
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,000
Rent$360
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$375,882
Housing Units174
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,211/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,229 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Grey Eagle was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.