At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$51,915 per capita
Home Value
$347,500
Zillow: $512,761
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
47.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
13.6% smoking rate
How Lutsen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lutsen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lutsen 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
Lutsen residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,915. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Lutsen is $347,500 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,761. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 47.5% 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 1986.
Education
64.8% of adults in Lutsen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lutsen has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population234
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$51,915
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$388M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A
Home Value$347,500
Rent$1,013
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$512,761
Housing Units282
Rent Burden47.5%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,570/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain25.9 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation1,431 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute11 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lutsen was built in 1986.
22.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.